A man who was arrested for Sodomy of an epileptic man in Ntcheu district has been sentenced to 6 years imprisonment with hard labour.
Mr Tokha Nasoni aged 26 was recently arrested for sodomy of Mr Pilirani Thomson aged 20 who has epileptic condition. Both the convict and the victim hails from Ngalande village of T/A Njolomole in Ntcheu district.
First Grade Magistrate Jones Masula when handing over the sentence did not accept the accused leniency request that he looks after his grand mother and two siblings.
The magistrate argued that the accused might have known his responsibilities before committing the offence, adding that the offence is a felony punishable with 14 years Imprisonment with Hard Labour.
The court also considered taking advantage that the victim was a man of unsound mind as one of aggravating factors.
The 6 year sentence is effective from his time of arrest.
Buggery (Sodomy) is contrary to Section 153 sub section A of the Penal Code which attracts a maximum sentence of 14 years.
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