Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Hyderabad Court Gives Private Employee Five-Year POCSO Sentence
A court in Hyderabad sentenced a man to five years in prison.
The case involved an 11-year-old girl.
Her mother complained to police in June 2023.
She said their neighbor had behaved inappropriately toward the child.
The allegations included teasing, pulling her hair and limbs, touching her cheeks, and making improper comments.
The court also ordered the man to pay a fine of Rs.
9,000.
A Bharosa centre helped the child and her family with counselling and emotional support.
Police officials praised everyone who helped with the case.
A Hyderabad court sentenced 27-year-old private employee V Manikanta to five years of simple imprisonment.
The court also imposed a fine of Rs. 9,000.
The case followed a June 4, 2023 complaint by the mother of an 11-year-old girl.
The complaint alleged inappropriate behavior, touching, teasing, and comments about the child’s clothing.
The Bharosa centre supported the child and her family, while Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar praised those involved.
- Who
- A Hyderabad court sentenced 27-year-old private employee V Manikanta in a case involving an 11-year-old girl.
- What
- He received five years of simple imprisonment and a Rs. 9,000 fine under provisions of the POCSO Act.
- When
- The complaint was lodged on June 4, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.; the conviction was reported in the article without a date.
- Where
- The case was registered with Musheerabad police in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The sentence followed allegations that the accused behaved inappropriately toward the child, including touching, teasing, and making improper comments.
- Sentence
- Five years of simple imprisonment
- Fine
- Rs. 9,000
- Accused
- V Manikanta, 27, a private employee
- Child’s age
- 11 years
- Complaint date
- June 4, 2023
- Police station
- Musheerabad police
- Support provider
- Bharosa centre