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POCSO Courts Across India Issue Death, Life and Long Terms in September Convictions

Fast-track benches are delivering swift verdicts intended to deter crimes against children.

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The court stated that in the present case, the accused had shown his “wickedness” by sexually assaulting a minor victim below the age of 10. Thus, he must be given severe punishment. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Overview

  • In Mangaluru, a fast-track court sentenced Fakeerappa Hanumappa Madara to death for murdering a 13-year-old and to life for penetrative sexual assault, with a ₹1 lakh fine and DLSA-directed compensation to the family.
  • A Nandyal court awarded Sake Raj Kumar 21 years’ imprisonment and a ₹35,000 penalty for kidnapping, illegal confinement and sexual assault following an investigation that began with a 2018 missing complaint.
  • In Hyderabad, M. Sandeep received 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment for rape and five years for kidnapping in a 2020 case, and the court ordered ₹3 lakh in compensation to the survivor.
  • A Thane sessions court sentenced Santosh Bhimrao Wankhede to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment and a ₹50,000 fine for a 2018 assault, while a Chandigarh fast-track court gave Manoj Kumar three years and a fine under POCSO for assaulting an eight-year-old.
  • Courts noted the gravity of offences against minors, relied on victim testimony and investigative records including FIRs and charge-sheets, and directed survivor compensation through legal services authorities.