Hisar Comedian Sentenced to 20 Years for Rape of Minor
Court Imposes 20-Year Sentence and Fine
In a significant ruling, a court in Hisar, Haryana, has sentenced the well-known comedian, a dwarf artist named Darshan, to 20 years in prison for the rape of a minor. The court also imposed a fine of ₹1.07 lakh on the convicted individual, with the stipulation that failure to pay the fine would result in additional punishment. This verdict was delivered by Additional District Judge Sunil Jindal. Furthermore, the court mandated that Darshan must provide ₹2 lakh in assistance to the victim's family.
Background of the Case
The case was initially registered at the Agroha police station. Prior to the sentencing, Darshan had been out on bail. Upon receiving the sentence, he was seen attempting to hide his face while exiting the court. The incident came to light when, in September 2020, a woman from a village in the Agroha area reported to the police that her minor daughter had been raped. Following this complaint, the police arrested Darshan, although he was later granted bail.
Deception and Abduction
According to the victim's lawyer, Rekha Mittal, Darshan had been luring the minor girl with promises of making her an actress through his comedy videos on YouTube. On September 21, 2020, he contacted her, claiming they needed to shoot a video that included her role. The girl visited Darshan's home, where he and his brother took her to another location under the pretense of filming. After the shoot, Darshan insisted she accompany him to Chandigarh. When she refused, he threatened her, instilling fear, which led her to comply.
Manipulation and Assault
Once in Chandigarh, Darshan sexually assaulted the minor in a hotel. He manipulated her documents to falsely present her as an adult and even married her with the help of an organization. To secure his position, he filed a petition in the High Court. After returning home, the minor confided in her mother about the ordeal, prompting her mother to file a police report. Following the investigation, Darshan was arrested for his crimes.