Man sentenced to life imprisonment unto death in POCSO case
An 81-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment until death for the sexual assault of a four-year-old girl. The court also ordered a fine and compensation for the victim under the POCSO Act.
Why it matters
This case highlights the strict judicial enforcement of child protection laws in India and the state's commitment to victim compensation.
A court here has awarded life imprisonment until death to an 81-year-old man who sexually assaulted a 4-year-old girl.
According to prosecution, Ganapathi, 81, of Tirunelveli, sexually assaulted a four-year-old girl on March 16 last. He was arrested by All Women Police, Cheranmahadevi, under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act based on the complaint from the victim’s mother.
The Judicial Magistrate of Special Court for POCSO Cases Suresh Kumar awarded Ganapathi imprisonment unto death on Tuesday and imposed a fine of ₹10,000.
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