‘Damage to social fabric’: 9 people sentenced to 7 years in jail in North-East Delhi riots case India News – Times of India

New Delhi: A delhi court The court on Tuesday sentenced nine people to seven years rigorous imprisonment in a case related to 2020 north east delhi riots,
“Communal riots are considered to be one of the most violent forms of public disorder that afflicts society. This not only causes loss of life and property but also causes a lot of damage to the social fabric. during communal riotsInnocent ordinary people are caught in circumstances beyond their control, which also leads to violation of human rights, the court of Additional Sessions Judge said. Pulastya Pramachal,
The court said that the acts of the nine men created a sense of insecurity among the people and endangered the communal harmony in the society. He was booked for offenses punishable under IPC sections 147 (rioting), 148 (rioting, armed with deadly weapon), 380 (theft in dwelling house), 427 (mischief causing damage of Rs 50 or more), 436 (mischief) was convicted in March. fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc.) 149 (Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offense committed in prosecution of common object) and 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant).

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“Thus, in this case the effect of the offense committed by the convicts is not limited to the damage caused to the complainant. Rather their acts have left a deep mark on the social fabric of our country, and on the economy and stability. The alleged acts created a sense of insecurity among the people endangering the communal harmony in the society,” the court said.
Court sentenced Mohammad Shahnawaz, Mohammad ShoaibShahrukh, Rashid, Azad, Ashraf Ali, Parvez, Mohammad Faisal and Rashid alias Monu have been booked in the FIR registered at Gokulpuri police station for rioting and participating in an illegal gathering.
The convicts have been given one year’s simple imprisonment under section 148 and 427, three years’ simple imprisonment under section 380, seven years’ simple imprisonment for the offense under section 436 and six months’ simple imprisonment for the offence. Under section 188 of IPC.
Fine of Rs. A fine of Rs 21,000 has also been imposed on each of the convicts. Out of the total amount Rs. The court directed the complainant to pay Rs 1.5 lakh as compensation, adding that it is not an easy task for the victim to verify the loss through documents in all cases, especially if everything was burnt. Have gone
“Also, any claim of damages may not be an accurate account of the loss. In such cases, an approximate amount is decided by the court, keeping in view the nature of the incident,” the court said.