Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting minor in Chikkamagaluru
A court in Chikkamagaluru, India, has sentenced a 30-year-old man to 20 years in prison for the sexual assault of a minor. The conviction was secured under the POCSO Act, and the court also ordered victim compensation.
Why it matters
This case highlights the judicial enforcement of child protection laws in India and the state's commitment to victim support.
A Chikkamagaluru court on Monday (June 15) convicted a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor and sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, besides slapping him with a fine of ₹25,000.
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