Indian Courts Deliver Stringent Sentences for Child Sexual Abuse Under POCSO Act

Three men in Mumbai and Thane have been convicted and sentenced for heinous crimes against minors, with penalties ranging from 20 years to life imprisonment.

• A 45-year-old man in Kandivali was sentenced to 20 years for repeatedly assaulting a 10-year-old girl, luring her with chocolates and threatening her to remain silent.
• A 34-year-old man in Thane received life imprisonment for brutally raping a 4-year-old girl on a bus, leaving her unconscious and attempting to dispose of her in a plastic bag.
• A 51-year-old man in Goregaon was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 12-year-old girl multiple times and using threats of physical harm to silence her.
• The Goregaon court directed the District Legal Service Authority to provide compensation to the victim, emphasizing the need for rehabilitation.
• The rulings reflect the judiciary's focus on deterrence and justice under the POCSO Act, addressing the rising prevalence of crimes against children in India.

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