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In a landmark judgment, a 36-year-old psychiatrist from Bengaluru has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for the illegal sale of a newborn. The court also imposed a fine of ₹50,000 on the convict, with a directive that the amount be paid to the victim’s family as compensation.
The accused, whose identity has been withheld to protect the victim’s privacy, was arrested in June 2021 following a year-long investigation. The case came to light when the infant’s mother reported the disappearance of her child from a municipal maternity home in Chamarajpet. The investigation revealed that the psychiatrist had allegedly stolen the newborn and sold him to a childless couple.
The court’s decision underscores the severity with which such crimes are viewed, especially when committed by individuals entrusted with public trust and responsibility. The sentence aims to serve as a deterrent to others who might contemplate similar illegal activities.
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