Court sentences 65-year-old to 40 years of rigorous imprisonment in Pocso case
A 65-year-old man has been sentenced to 40 years of rigorous imprisonment by a special court in Kerala for abusing a nine-year-old girl. The case was fast-tracked, leading to a swift conviction based on evidence gathered by local police.
Why it matters
The verdict highlights the application of the POCSO Act in ensuring justice for minors and the effectiveness of fast-track courts in handling sensitive cases.
The Karunagappally Special Fast Track Court has sentenced a 65-year-old man to 40 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹40,000 in a Pocso case registered last year. Special Fast Track Court Judge Rajeevan Vachalil awarded the sentence to Sasidharan Pillai, residing at Manish Bhavan in Padinjattakkara Muri, Thevalakkara village. The court found him guilty of repeatedly abusing a nine-year-old girl during the last year.
The report is a factual account of a legal proceeding and court sentencing.
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