Judiciary's Role: A Stern Sentence for Child Protection

A court sentenced a man to five years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor girl, emphasizing society's duty to protect children. The verdict highlights the victim's vulnerability and aims to deter future offenses. The sentence includes additional penalties for related offenses, all to run concurrently.

A local court has sentenced a man to five years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2019, emphasizing the nation's reliance on children and their vulnerable state.

Judge Susheel Bala Dagar imposed the sentence after the conviction, with Additional Public Prosecutor Yogita Kaushik stressing the convict's reprehensible actions.

The court noted society's responsibility to protect children and the severe impact of sexual abuse, quoting expert opinions on the long-term trauma experienced by victims.

(With inputs from agencies.)