Justice Served: 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Repeated Sodomy of Minor

A man received a 20-year rigorous imprisonment sentence for the repeated sodomy of a minor in December 2020. The court emphasized both punishment and victim rehabilitation, awarding Rs 20 lakh compensation. The convict was also charged under multiple sections of POCSO, IPC, and the IT Act.

In a landmark ruling, a court has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the repeated sodomy of a minor. The case, which dates back to December 2020, has brought renewed focus on the dual objectives of the criminal justice system: punishment and victim rehabilitation.

Additional Sessions Judge Preeti Parewa, who presided over the case, also awarded a Rs. 20 lakh compensation to the victim. The court stressed that the victim had been scarred both physically and mentally and needed significant rehabilitation.

The convict, a 38-year-old man, was found guilty under several legal provisions, including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and the Information and Technology (IT) Act. The sentences will run concurrently.

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