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Abductor Sentenced for Attempting to Force Minor into Marriage
15 Nov
Summary
- Mithun Kumar sentenced for abducting minor girl
- Survivor to receive ₹1 lakh compensation
- Accused convicted under IPC and POCSO Act
In a landmark ruling on November 14, 2025, the special POCSO Court in Aurangabad sentenced Mithun Kumar to a combined jail term for abducting a minor girl and attempting to force her into marriage.
The court found Mithun Kumar guilty under Section 366 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He was awarded five years' imprisonment and a fine of ₹10,000 under the IPC, along with an additional three years' imprisonment and a fine of ₹10,000 under the POCSO Act. Both sentences will run concurrently.
The case began on May 4, 2023, when the survivor's mother filed an FIR alleging that Mithun Kumar had been inappropriately eyeing her minor daughter, prompting the family to send the girl to her maternal uncle's home. The accused then abducted the girl from the village of Budhaul, with the intent of marrying her. The survivor was recovered on June 4, 2023, and Mithun Kumar was arrested the same day.
The court has also directed the Aurangabad District Legal Services Authority to ensure the survivor receives ₹1 lakh in compensation. Special public prosecutor Shivalal Mehta presented the case, while advocate Satish Kumar Snehi represented the survivor.
