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Man Jailed 5 Years for Assaulting 11-Year-Old Girl
19 Apr
Summary
- A 52-year-old laborer was convicted for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl.
- The incident occurred in 2017 at the victim's residence in Kondhwa.
- The court sentenced the convicted man to five years rigorous imprisonment.
A court in Kondhwa has sentenced a 52-year-old laborer to five years of rigorous imprisonment for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in 2017. The incident occurred at the victim's residence when she returned from tuition. The accused, a neighbor, entered the locked house and assaulted the child. The survivor reported the incident to her mother the following day, leading to a police complaint.
During the trial, the prosecution presented testimonies from the survivor, her mother, and the investigating officer. The defense argued for a delay in filing the First Information Report (FIR) as a false implication. However, the court dismissed this, acknowledging the child's fear and inability to report immediately. The court deemed the testimonies reliable and proven the assault.
The court convicted the accused under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Pocso Act, emphasizing the increasing number of such crimes against minors. A fine of Rs 50,000 was imposed, to be paid to the victim after the appeal period. The court found no grounds for leniency due to the offense's gravity and its impact on the minor.
