'Increased intensity and gravity of his offence': Kolkata man convicted of raping stepdaughter confesses he's HIV+; gets life term

Ajay Panja received a life sentence from Bankshall Court. He was convicted of repeatedly raping his minor stepdaughter. During sentencing, Panja confessed to being HIV-positive. The judge considered this revelation an aggravating factor. Panja's lawyers argued for leniency citing his poverty and lack of prior criminal record. The prosecution successfully argued against leniency.

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