Man gets five years jail in POCSO case
A special POCSO court in Tamil Nadu sentenced a 28-year-old man to five years in prison for the sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl. The court also ordered the state government to provide compensation to the victim.
Why it matters
This case reflects the judicial system's enforcement of the POCSO Act to protect minors and provide restitution to victims.
The Special Court for POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act Cases has awarded 5 years imprisonment to a man who sexually assaulted a 7-year-old girl.
According to prosecution, Appu, 28, from a village near Valliyoor sexually assaulted a 7-year-old girl in May 2026. Based on the complaint from the victim’s mother, the Valliyoor All Women Police filed a case against Appu and arrested him.
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