Man sentenced to 20 years for raping minor

A 35-year-old man named Ravi has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping and impregnating his friend's 17-year-old daughter. The incidents occurred between June and December 2023 while they were living together in Karkala. Ravi raped the girl multiple times, including an incident in November 2023 and another in April 2024, which led to her pregnancy. A case was filed at the Mulki police station. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 and ordered that it be given to the survivor. Additionally, the District Legal Services Authority will provide her with Rs 6.5 lakh in compensation.