Sexual assault of minor girl: Accused sentenced to five years
Recent judicial actions in Puttur and Venur have resulted in convictions for sexual assault and stalking cases involving minors. Local police have actively pursued these cases under the POCSO Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Why it matters
These cases underscore the ongoing legal efforts to address crimes against women and children in India and the application of updated criminal codes.
The VII Additional District and Sessions Court in Puttur sentenced a 64-year-old man, Abdullah, to five years’ simple imprisonment after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2020.
The judge, Sumangala Chakalabbi, also imposed a fine of ₹35,000 on Abdullah for offences under Sections 354A(1) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. If he fails to pay the fine, he will have to undergo an additional six months’ imprisonment, the judge said.
Sullia Circle Inspector Naveenchandra Jogi filed the charge sheet, while Pushparaj represented the prosecution.
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