Man sentenced to 10 years’ RI for sexually assaulting 14-year-old niece
A 67-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for the sexual assault of his 14-year-old niece. The court also ordered compensation for the survivor after scientific testing confirmed her status as a minor.
Why it matters
This case underscores the enforcement of the POCSO Act and the judicial system's role in protecting minors from domestic abuse.
The Thiruvananthapuram Fast Track Special Court on Monday sentenced a 67-year-old man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹1 lakh for sexually assaulting his 14-year-old niece.
Special Judge Anju Meera Birla pronounced the verdict against the accused and ordered that the he must undergo an additional two years of imprisonment if he fails to pay the fine. The court also ordered that the fine amount be given to the survivor, and directed the government to provide additional compensation to her.
According to the prosecution led by Special Public Prosecutor R.S. Vijay Mohan, the incident had taken place on June 12, 2024. The accused and the survivor lived on separate floors of the same house. The accused is the husband of the survivor’s maternal aunt.
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