Delhi HC Overturns Sonu Punjaban's Human Trafficking Conviction

• The Delhi High Court allowed appeals by Geeta Arora, alias Sonu Punjaban, and Sandeep Bedwal, setting aside their convictions in a prostitution and human trafficking case.
• In July 2020, a trial court had sentenced Sonu Punjaban to 24 years imprisonment and Sandeep Bedwal to 20 years.
• The trial court had noted the victim's severe trauma, forced drug administration, and brutalization by Sonu Punjaban.
• The case involved the kidnapping and trafficking of a minor girl, who was forced into prostitution and repeatedly sold.
• The High Court's detailed order is expected to be uploaded soon.

Key Questions Answered

Why did the Delhi High Court set aside Sonu Punjaban's human trafficking conviction?

The Delhi High Court set aside Sonu Punjaban's human trafficking conviction by allowing her appeal.

How did Sonu Punjaban brutalize the minor victim for prostitution?

Sonu Punjaban allegedly administered drugs like proxyvon and alprex tablets, and injected drugs into the victim to make her body "tight and more suitable for prostitution".