What legal sections were applied in the sentencing of the accused?

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The accused was sentenced under Section 375(g) of the Penal Code, with punishment also tied to Section 376(2)(e), and separately charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.

The Sessions Court sentenced Hilmee Kusnan for rape under Section 375(g) of the Penal Code, with the punishment framework under Section 376(2)(e) of the same code. He was also charged for physical sexual assault under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.
Rape charge and sentencing framework under the Penal Code
Hilmee Kusnan was charged with raping an eight-year-old girl under Section 375(g) of the Penal Code. The sentencing for this offence was based on Section 376(2)(e) of the Penal Code, which provides for a minimum prison sentence of 10 years and a maximum of 30 years, with whipping included.
Physical sexual assault charge under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017
In addition to the rape charge, he was charged with physical sexual assault under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. That provision carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and whipping.
How the court applied the two sets of offences at sentencing
The court imposed separate prison terms and cane strokes for the two offences tied to the Penal Code and the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. The sentencing also reflected the statutory structure of Section 375(g) read with Section 376(2)(e), alongside the separate Section 14(a) charge.

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