20 years of jail term for sexually assaulting boy
A special POCSO court in Tamil Nadu has sentenced a 57-year-old man to 20 years of imprisonment for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 12-year-old boy. The court also ordered the state government to provide compensation to the victim.
Why it matters
This case highlights the judicial enforcement of the POCSO Act in protecting minors and providing legal recourse for victims of sexual violence.
The Special Court for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act Cases here has awarded 20 years of imprisonment to an old man for sexually assaulting a boy after kidnapping him.
According to prosecution, Arumugam, 57, of Muthukrishnapuram in Thoothukudi district kidnapped a 12-year-old boy from Tirunelveli district and sexually assaulted him.
Based on the complaint from the boy’s father, the Valliyoor Police arrested Arumugam on September 2, 2022 under the POCSO Act.
Magistrate of Special Court for POCSO Cases Suresh Kumar awarded 20 years of imprisonment to Arumugam and imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on him on Tuesday.
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