Overview

• Nikhil Yadav, a 27-year-old tennis coach, was sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 10,000 for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student in Nihal Vihar, Delhi.
• The assault occurred during the night of March 16–17, with the victim filing a complaint the following day at Nihal Vihar Police Station.
• Yadav’s minor nephew acted as a lookout during the assault and has been processed under the Juvenile Justice Board as a Child in Conflict with Law.
• The Delhi Police filed the chargesheet within 50 days, enabling a fast-tracked trial under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
• The case highlights India's commitment to expediting justice in crimes against children, with authorities emphasizing the importance of safeguarding minors in educational and coaching environments.