A 26-year-old man of Tavua who is charged with one count of rape has been sentenced to 13 years imprisonment.
The court heard that the man raped a 14-year-old girl who is his relative.
The incident occurred between 30th April to 1st May, 2011.
While sentencing the accused at the Lautoka High Court, Judge Sudharshana De Silva said the accused did not show any remorse.
Justice De Silva also ordered a permanent Domestic Violence Restraining Order based on the nature of the relationship between the accused and the victim.
The accused will only be eligible for parole after serving 11 years behind bars.
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