Public Prosecutor v Robiul Bhoreshuddin Mondal: Rape, Housebreaking, and Outrage of Modesty
In Public Prosecutor v Robiul Bhoreshuddin Mondal, the High Court of Singapore heard a case against Robiul Bhoreshuddin Mondal, who was charged with housebreaking, outrage of modesty, and multiple counts of rape against V, a domestic helper. The court found the accused guilty on all seven charges, based on V's testimony, the accused's statements, and forensic evidence. The court sentenced Mondal to 18 years imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Guilty as charged
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Robiul Bhoreshuddin Mondal was convicted of rape, housebreaking, and outrage of modesty against a domestic helper. The High Court sentenced him to 18 years imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Prosecution | Government Agency | Guilty as charged | Won | S Sellakumaran of Public Prosecutor Natalie Morris of Public Prosecutor |
| Robiul Bhoreshuddin Mondal | Defense | Individual | Guilty as charged | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Tay Yong Kwang | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| S Sellakumaran | Public Prosecutor |
| Natalie Morris | Public Prosecutor |
| G Radakrishnan | Infinitus Law Corporation |
4. Facts
- The accused broke into the victim's room at night.
- The accused threatened the victim with a knife.
- The accused kissed and sucked the victim's breasts.
- The accused penetrated the victim's vagina with his penis multiple times.
- The accused penetrated the victim's vagina with his finger.
- The victim was a virgin and experienced pain during the rapes.
- The accused left money in the victim's hand after the assault.
- The accused's fingerprint was found on the doorknob of the victim's room.
- DNA evidence confirmed the accused's semen was present in the victim's underwear and vaginal area.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v Robiul Bhoreshuddin Mondal, Criminal Case No 21 of 2009, [2010] SGHC 10
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Accused born | |
| Victim born | |
| Victim arrived in Singapore | |
| Victim commenced working as a domestic helper | |
| Housebreaking and sexual offences occurred | |
| Police called after victim reported the incident | |
| Accused arrested | |
| Accused made a cautioned statement | |
| Accused's statement recorded at Police Cantonment Complex | |
| Accused brought to 44 Holland Green | |
| Accused underwent psychological assessment | |
| Accused underwent psychological assessment | |
| Victim underwent psychological assessment | |
| Victim's services terminated | |
| Accused's fingerprints taken | |
| Accused made six more s122(6) CPC statements | |
| SSI Tho went to 44 Holland Green with defence counsel | |
| Decision Date |
7. Legal Issues
- Rape
- Outcome: The court found the accused guilty of rape.
- Category: Substantive
- Housebreaking
- Outcome: The court found the accused guilty of housebreaking.
- Category: Substantive
- Outrage of Modesty
- Outcome: The court found the accused guilty of outrage of modesty.
- Category: Substantive
- Admissibility of Statements
- Outcome: The court admitted the statements made on 30 June 2008 as evidence.
- Category: Procedural
8. Remedies Sought
- Criminal prosecution
- Imprisonment
- Caning
9. Cause of Actions
- Housebreaking
- Rape
- Outrage of Modesty
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Litigation
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Penal Code (Cap 224) s 457 | Singapore |
| Penal Code s 354A(1) | Singapore |
| Penal Code s 375(3)(a)(ii) | Singapore |
| Penal Code s 376(4)(a)(ii) | Singapore |
| Criminal Procedure Code s122(6) | Singapore |
| Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 68) | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Housebreaking
- Rape
- Outrage of Modesty
- Consent
- Penetration
- Threat
- Fingerprint
- DNA
- Voluntariness of statement
15.2 Keywords
- Rape
- Housebreaking
- Outrage of Modesty
- Singapore
- Criminal Law
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 95 |
| Sexual Offences | 90 |
| Penal Code | 85 |
| House-trespass | 80 |
| Criminal Procedure | 70 |
| Evidence | 60 |
| Sentencing | 50 |
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Sexual Assault
- Criminal Procedure