So that, example is set and no one will dare to do the same - well if verdict comes after 14 years, who cares?
So that, in prison that person will do good work and hence when freed will be no danger for society - well, was there any incident in these years after that episode, that proves that he is a danger? Court should have checked that.
So that, those people get consolation against whom the person was directly involved - well, direct involvement means rape and murder, and as per my knowledge he didn't commit that.
I am not saying that if a person does wrong, he should not get penalized, but in this case, this verdict is good for nothing.