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POCSO Court Awards 20 Years’ Rigorous Imprisonment in Minor Rape Case

Panchkula, July 20 (UNI) Delivering a strong message against sexual crimes involving children, the Fast Track Special POCSO Court in Panchkula has sentenced a man convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.
The court also imposed a ₹50,000 fine, with an additional six months of simple imprisonment in case of default. The judgment was pronounced by Additional Sessions Judge Manish Dua, who convicted the accused under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, following a trial backed by scientific evidence and effective prosecution by Panchkula Police.
According to DCP Panchkula Aditi Singh, the case originated on April 12, 2024, when the victim’s mother lodged a complaint at Kalka Police Station reporting her 16-year-old daughter missing. An FIR was initially registered under Section 365 of the Indian Penal Code. After sustained efforts, the police traced and safely rescued the girl on May 28, 2024. Subsequent investigation, including the survivor’s statement, medical examination and other material evidence, revealed that she had been sexually assaulted.
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