Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Hyderabad Court Sentences Man to 20 Years in POCSO Case
A court in Hyderabad convicted a 42-year-old man in a rape case.
The case was registered by Gachibowli police in 2023.
The special court handles cases under the POCSO law.
The judge sentenced the man to 20 years in prison.
This prison term is called rigorous imprisonment.
The judge also ordered him to pay a Rs 3,000 fine.
The victim was awarded Rs 3 lakh in compensation.
Police and prosecutors said the conviction followed their investigation and the court trial.
A special POCSO court in Rajendranagar sentenced a 42-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.
The case was registered by Gachibowli police in 2023.
Judge T. Srinivas also imposed a fine of Rs 3,000 on the convict.
The court awarded Rs 3 lakh in compensation to the victim.
The prosecution was led by Special Public Prosecutor B. Venkateshwar Reddy.
- Who
- A 42-year-old man was convicted; Judge T. Srinivas issued the sentence, and Special Public Prosecutor B. Venkateshwar Reddy represented the prosecution.
- What
- The man was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a rape case under the POCSO framework, fined Rs 3,000, and ordered to provide Rs 3 lakh in victim compensation.
- When
- The case was registered in 2023; the sentencing date was not specified.
- Where
- A special POCSO court at Rajendranagar in Hyderabad handled the case, which was registered by Gachibowli police.
- Why
- The conviction followed the investigation and trial in the case.
- Sentence
- 20 years of rigorous imprisonment
- Fine
- Rs 3,000
- Victim compensation
- Rs 3 lakh
- Case registration
- Gachibowli police registered the case in 2023
- Court
- Special court for POCSO cases, Rajendranagar
- Judge
- T. Srinivas
- Prosecution
- Special Public Prosecutor B. Venkateshwar Reddy