Man gets 20-year rigorous imprisonment for sexual harassment of minor
A special POCSO court in India has sentenced a 65-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the sexual harassment of a six-year-old girl. The court also mandated compensation of ₹4 lakh for the victim.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the judicial system's application of the POCSO Act to protect minors and ensure accountability for sexual offenses.
A special court for the exclusive trial of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Friday convicted and sentenced a 65-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a six-year-old girl.
According to prosecution, the accused identified as V. Selvam of Vanur, sexually harassed the girl when she was playing in front of her house on November 7, 2020. The girl’s parents lodged a complaint with the Vanur police who arrested Selvam.
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