Seven years imprisonment in POCSO case
A special POCSO court in Tamil Nadu has sentenced a 46-year-old man to seven years in prison for sexually harassing two eight-year-old girls. The court also ordered the state government to provide compensation of ₹2 lakh to the victims.
Why it matters
This case highlights the judicial enforcement of child protection laws and the state's role in providing financial restitution to victims of sexual violence.
The Special Court for POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act cases has awarded seven years imprisonment to a person for sexually harassing two eighth-year-old girls.
The article provides a factual report of a court verdict without editorializing or emotive language.
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