Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Man Sentenced to Five Years Under POCSO Act Based on Boy's Testimony
A man named Ravikumar Rohidas has been sentenced to five years in jail because he hurt a little boy.
The boy told the court that Rohidas gave him candy, took him to a creek, and did bad things to him.
The court believed the boy and looked at the boy’s injuries to confirm what happened.
The court found him guilty of some charges, but not all of them.
Rohidas tried to say he was falsely accused, but the court didn't agree.
A special court in Thane sentenced Ravikumar Rohidas to five years in prison under the POCSO Act.
The conviction was based on the testimony of a minor boy who was assaulted.
Rohidas lured the five-year-old boy with chocolates and took him to a creek, where he assaulted him.
The court acquitted Rohidas of charges related to carnal intercourse and aggravated penetrative sexual assault.
The court dismissed the defense's claim that the accusations were due to a previous dispute.
- Who
- Ravikumar Rohidas, a 24-year-old man, and a five-year-old boy.
- What
- Ravikumar Rohidas was convicted and sentenced under the POCSO Act for assaulting a minor.
- When
- The incident occurred on May 13, 2022, and the court order became available on July 19.
- Where
- Thane, India.
- Why
- The court found Rohidas guilty based on the boy's testimony and medical evidence.
Defendant's Defense
Court's Verdict
False Accusation
Defendant's Defense
The accused claimed he was falsely implicated.
Court's Verdict
The court dismissed this claim.
- Defendant
- Ravikumar Rohidas
- Age of Defendant
- 24 (at the time of the incident)
- Victim's Age
- 5 years old
- Sentence
- Five years rigorous imprisonment
- Fine
- Rs 5,000
- Location of Incident
- Creek in Thane
- Act
- POCSO Act