Stopping Before Fornication
Thank you for your explanation. My point was not about being accepted by court or not. Indeed fornication is a major sin(hidden or open). Though it is highly recommended to keep it hidden. My point is If someone did wrong acts in his life but later repented and his trying to mend his way then surely he/she will be forgiven by Allah. Sometimes realization, changes take time in a person’s life even after having knowledge.
All sins including fornication and shirk are forgivable thru repentance. In case of human rights, one would need to indemnify damages in addition to repentance. Thats my understanding.