Youth gets seven years imprisonment for sexual assault
A special court in Tamil Nadu has sentenced a 35-year-old man to seven years in prison for the sexual assault of a minor. The court also ordered the state government to provide compensation to the victim.
Why it matters
This case highlights the enforcement of the POCSO Act in India, emphasizing legal accountability for crimes against children.
The Special Court for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act cases has awarded seven years imprisonment to a youth for sexually assaulting a girl.
According to prosecution, Isravel Selvasekar, 35, of Palayamkottai sexually assaulted a teenage girl and was arrested by Palayamkottai All Women Police in 2024.
Judicial Magistrate of Special Court for POCSO cases Suresh Kumar on Wednesday awarded seven years imprisonment for sexually assaulting the minor. He also imposed a fine of ₹5,000 on Isravel Selvasekar and directed the Tamil Nadu Government to pay compensation of ₹1 lakh to the victim.
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