Man from Sathya Sai district sentenced to 25 years RI in POCSO case
A special POCSO court in Anantapur has sentenced a 27-year-old man to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor. The court also ordered a fine and government-funded compensation for the victim.
Why it matters
This case highlights the judicial system's enforcement of stringent laws to protect minors and address sexual violence within the region.
The Special POCSO Court in Anantapur sentenced a 27-year-old man to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl in Sri Sathya Sai district. The court also imposed a fine of ₹5,000 and directed the State government to pay ₹5 lakh as compensation to the victim.
The court delivered the verdict on Friday (July 24, 2026) after finding M. Raju, a resident of NGO Colony in Kadiri town of Sri Sathya Sai district, guilty under Section 376 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act.
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