Man gets 47 years’ rigorous imprisonment in POCSO case in Malappuram
A Fast Track Special Court in Malappuram, India, has sentenced a 44-year-old man to 47 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor relative. The court also ordered the accused to pay a fine and directed the District Legal Services Authority to provide additional compensation to the survivor.
Why it matters
This case highlights the application of the POCSO Act in India to address child sexual abuse and the judicial focus on victim compensation and rehabilitation.
Man gets 47 years’ rigorous imprisonment in POCSO case in Malappuram Court directs District Legal Services Authority to provide additional compensation under the victim compensation scheme MALAPPURAM The Fast Track Special Court at Tirur on Thursday sentenced a 44-year-old man to a total of 47 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl who was his relative. Judge T.B. Faseela imposed a fine of ₹1.5 lakh, which the accused was directed to pay to the survivor. The court also directed the District Legal Services Authority to provide additional compensation under the victim compensation scheme.
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