“The charges against the accused had been proved beyond doubt,” said the judge and sentenced him to 10 years of imprisonment, with a fine amount of Rs 25,000.

The judge also ordered the government to pay Rs 5 lakh as compensation to the victim.

The man had sexually harassed a six-year-old kid, who was living in his house.

The kid’s parents lodged a complaint in all women police station, Washermanpet, against the man on March 29, 2019.