Comedian Darshan sentenced to 20 years for rape

A Hisar court sentenced comedian Darshan to 20 years in prison for raping a minor. He was also fined Rs 1.17 lakh. The case involved Darshan using fake documents to misrepresent the girl's age and coercing her under false pretenses. The incident occurred in September 2020 when Darshan promised the girl a film role. After filming, he allegedly threatened her and took her to Chandigarh, where she was assaulted. The girl's family reported the crime to the police, leading to Darshan's arrest. The court ordered Rs 2 lakh in compensation for the victim through legal aid. Darshan had previously sought protection from the high court, attempting to alter the girl's birth year.