IndiaA court in Odisha, India, convicted 14 women in a 23-year-old case where a couple from Jharsuguda district was allegedly subjected to severe humiliation, including being stripped, garlanded with footwear, and paraded through a village with their faces blackened. The convictions were handed down on June 26, 2025, with each convict ordered to pay ₹1,000 in compensation rather than receiving a custodial sentence. The incident occurred on March 28, 2003, following a dispute, and the victims reported the crime immediately. Despite the police registering a FIR on March 30, 2003, and filing a charge sheet on July 17, 2003, charges were only framed on November 15, 2025, leading to a 22-year delay. Prosecutors and law enforcement officials emphasized the importance of a fair and evidence-based investigation despite the lengthy delay.
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