Overview

• 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.