A welder, aged 42, has been granted a cash bail of $1,000 after being accused of raping his 10-year-old stepdaughter. During a court appearance before Justice Usaia Ratuvili, the man faced two counts of rape and two counts of assault related to the alleged incidents that reportedly occurred between January and August this year.
The accused was issued standard bail conditions. Prosecutor Pooja Mishra represented the State, while defense lawyer Yogen Kumar appeared on behalf of his colleague Jiten Reddy. The case has been scheduled for a pre-trial conference on January 28.
While the situation is deeply troubling, the legal process is underway and it is essential that justice is served. The court’s decision to adjourn the case provides an opportunity for a thorough examination of the evidence and testimony. It is crucial for both the integrity of the legal system and the well-being of the victim that these proceedings are taken seriously and that all parties involved are given a fair process.
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