Archive · 24 May 2025
Man Gets 20 Years for Repeated Sex Assault on Girl
A man has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for repeatedly hurting a little girl.
The judge said that the man hurt the girl in 2020 when he was an adult, and she was only six.
The judge said that this would have a long-lasting effect on the girl, and she would likely be under stress.
The man tried to claim he was being falsely accused but the court didn't believe him.
He also has to pay a fine to help the girl.
A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl in 2020.
The incident occurred when the man was 45 years old, with the victim living nearby.
The judge stated the assault would leave a lasting scar on the victim.
The court dismissed defense arguments, including that the incident couldn't occur unnoticed.
The man was also fined and ordered to pay compensation to the victim.
- Who
- A 50-year-old man
- What
- Repeated sexual assault of a six-year-old girl.
- When
- 2020
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- The judge ruled that the accused committed the assault, and the victim's testimony was consistent.
- Sentence
- 20 years
- Incident Year
- 2020
- Location
- Mumbai
- Victim's Age
- 6 years old
- Relevant Law
- POCSO
- Compensation
- Rs 25,000
Sources
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