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POCSO court sentencing in India

Overview

Recent judicial proceedings in India have resulted in sentences for crimes against minors under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

In Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, a Fast Track Special Court sentenced a man to three years of rigorous imprisonment for child abuse and house-trespass. The court also imposed fines for each offense.

In Kota, a POCSO court sentenced an 18-year-old male to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor. Because the accused was over 16 at the time of the offense, the case was transferred to be tried as an adult. The court included a rehabilitative order requiring the convict to engage in daily social and educational activities, such as tree planting and service to the helpless, until he reaches the age of 21.

Entities

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita · Ajay Kumar · Himachal Pradesh Police · Kangra Fast Track Special Court (POCSO) · Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Kota court sentences juvenile to 20 years for minor rape

    A POCSO court in Kota sentenced an 18-year-old to 20 years in prison for raping a minor, ordering unique rehabilitative tasks like studying and community service until he reaches age 21.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Kangra Court Sentences Man to Three Years for Child Abuse and Trespass

    Kangra Fast Track Special Court sentenced Ajay Kumar to three years for a POCSO offence and two years for house‑trespass, adding fines of Rs 5,000 each.

Sources

hindi.news18.com · samacharnama.com