<p>"I direct that convict Rajpal be released on probation of good conduct for a period of two years on furnishing a personal and surety bond of Rs 10,000 each and with a further condition that he shall render service to the sick and injured animals particularly the strays for a period of one year...," Additional Sessions Judge Kamini Lau said.<br /><br />The court asked 28-year-old Rajpal, a resident of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh, to report to the NGO-run Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre at Raja Garden here to undertake the duties for three days in a week for one hour each day.<br /><br />"In case of any absenteeism or default or breach of condition of probation on the part of the convict, he shall have to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of two years," it cautioned.<br /><br />Earlier, Rajpal, a fruit vendor, who was already married and is a father of two minor children, was convicted under Sections 363 (kidnapping a minor) and 366 (abducting a woman to compel her to marry) of the IPC for tying nuptial knot with his 14-year-old neighbour last year.<br /><br />Before being sentenced, the convict told the court that he was aware of having committed a "moral and legal wrong" and wanted to make an attempt for change his life for better and atone for the sins and crime which he had committed.<br /><br />Taking note of the "remorseful" conduct, the court asked the probation officer to file a report.The report said the convict belonged to "a very poor family" and was a fruit seller by profession.<br /><br />"I have spoken to the convict in the court and I am satisfied that he genuinely regrets his shameful and hurtful act. The regrets offered by the convict of his act may be because of remorse or could even be a response to the fear of consequences of his act including the fear of being punished for such an act," the court said.<br /><br />It said that the victim, who is happily married, be left alone to ensure that the shadow of her past does not affect her matrimonial life.</p>
<p>"I direct that convict Rajpal be released on probation of good conduct for a period of two years on furnishing a personal and surety bond of Rs 10,000 each and with a further condition that he shall render service to the sick and injured animals particularly the strays for a period of one year...," Additional Sessions Judge Kamini Lau said.<br /><br />The court asked 28-year-old Rajpal, a resident of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh, to report to the NGO-run Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre at Raja Garden here to undertake the duties for three days in a week for one hour each day.<br /><br />"In case of any absenteeism or default or breach of condition of probation on the part of the convict, he shall have to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of two years," it cautioned.<br /><br />Earlier, Rajpal, a fruit vendor, who was already married and is a father of two minor children, was convicted under Sections 363 (kidnapping a minor) and 366 (abducting a woman to compel her to marry) of the IPC for tying nuptial knot with his 14-year-old neighbour last year.<br /><br />Before being sentenced, the convict told the court that he was aware of having committed a "moral and legal wrong" and wanted to make an attempt for change his life for better and atone for the sins and crime which he had committed.<br /><br />Taking note of the "remorseful" conduct, the court asked the probation officer to file a report.The report said the convict belonged to "a very poor family" and was a fruit seller by profession.<br /><br />"I have spoken to the convict in the court and I am satisfied that he genuinely regrets his shameful and hurtful act. The regrets offered by the convict of his act may be because of remorse or could even be a response to the fear of consequences of his act including the fear of being punished for such an act," the court said.<br /><br />It said that the victim, who is happily married, be left alone to ensure that the shadow of her past does not affect her matrimonial life.</p>