10-year imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl
A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli sentenced a man to 10 years in prison for the sexual assault of a minor girl. The court also ordered compensation for the victim and sentenced another individual to one year for sexual harassment.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the judicial system's application of the POCSO Act to protect minors and provide legal recourse for victims.
10-year imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl TIRUNELVELI The special court for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act cases has awarded 10 years imprisonment to a man for sexually assaulting a minor girl. According to prosecution, Ramkumar, 37, of Vallam in Tenkasi district sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl and the Ambasamudram All Women Police registered a case under the POCSO Act on December 14, 2024 based on the complaint from the victim’s mother.
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