Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Sexually Abusing Minor in Pathanamthitta
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News18•31-01-2026, 16:15
Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Sexually Abusing Minor in Pathanamthitta
- •A court in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing a minor relative.
- •The accused, the victim's uncle, was convicted under various provisions of the POCSO Act.
- •Sentences include 20 years for aggravated penetrative sexual assault, 5 years for aggravated sexual assault, and 1 year for sexual harassment.
- •The court also imposed fines totaling Rs 1.35 lakh, with all sentences running concurrently.
- •The abuse occurred multiple times between June 2022 and June 2024; police registered the case in October 2024.
Why It Matters: A Pathanamthitta court handed down a 20-year sentence for sexual abuse under the POCSO Act.
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