Archive · 20 Aug 2026
POCSO Court Sentences Man To 10 Years For Assault
A court in Prakasam district found a 21-year-old man guilty of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.
The assault happened at the girl’s home on November 22, 2020.
The girl reported the incident to the police.
Police investigated the case and arrested the accused.
They also collected evidence and brought witnesses to court.
A special prosecutor argued for the prosecution.
The court sentenced the man to 10 years in prison and fined him ₹12,000.
It also ordered ₹2 lakh to be paid as compensation to the victim.
A POCSO court in Prakasam district sentenced 21-year-old Erragonna Chaitanya to 10 years in prison.
The court fined Chaitanya ₹12,000 and ordered ₹2 lakh compensation for the victim.
The 17-year-old girl was assaulted at her residence on November 22, 2020, when she was alone.
Ongole Women police registered the case after the girl filed a complaint and police later submitted a charge sheet.
The court convicted Chaitanya after hearing witnesses and reviewing evidence presented by the prosecution.
- Who
- Erragonna Chaitanya, 21, was convicted in connection with the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl.
- What
- A POCSO court sentenced Chaitanya to 10 years’ imprisonment, imposed a ₹12,000 fine and ordered ₹2 lakh compensation for the victim.
- When
- The assault occurred on November 22, 2020; the sentence was issued on a Thursday, though the article does not provide the date.
- Where
- The assault took place at the victim’s residence, and the case was heard in a POCSO court in Prakasam district.
- Why
- The conviction followed the victim’s complaint, a police investigation, witness testimony and prosecution evidence.
- Accused
- Erragonna Chaitanya, 21, of Singarayakonda mandal
- Victim
- A 17-year-old girl
- Sentence
- 10 years’ imprisonment
- Fine
- ₹12,000
- Compensation
- ₹2 lakh for the victim
- Incident date
- November 22, 2020
- Investigating agency
- Ongole Women police station