Bengaluru Court Sentences Construction Labourer to 20 Years for Sexual Assault of Minor Daughter
A Special Court in Bengaluru convicted a construction labourer and sentenced him to 20 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting his 16-year-old daughter in June 2023. The court found him guilty under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and the Indian Penal Code, and ordered compensation of ₹2 lakh for the victim. The case demonstrates the judicial system's application of stringent laws protecting children from sexual abuse within families.
The Fast Track Special Court-I in Bengaluru convicted a construction labourer under Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012, and Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code, sentencing him to 20 years imprisonment. The assault occurred in June 2023 when the accused, in an inebriated state, sexually assaulted his 16-year-old daughter who was alone at home while the family had attended a funeral at their native place. Following a complaint filed at Mahalakshmi Layout Police Station, investigating officers filed a chargesheet. Judge S. Sujatha, after examining evidence and hearing witness testimonies, found the accused guilty and imposed fines totalling ₹10,000 alongside a compensation order of ₹2 lakh to the victim. The District Legal Services Authority was directed to facilitate the victim's compensation. Special Public Prosecutor P. Krishnaveli represented the prosecution in the case.
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Bengaluru court sentences construction labourer to 20 years in POCSO case
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