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Tirunelveli: Man convicted in Pocso case gets 20-year RI
Based on a complaint a case was registered under relevant sections of the Pocso Act and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
MADURAI: A 27-year-old man was convicted by the Pocso Special Court, Tirunelveli, on Tuesday for sexually assaulting a three-year-old girl. He was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, besides a fine of Rs 7,000.
According to the prosecution, Ramakrishnan of Vijaya Achampadu, Tirunelveli district, committed such a crime in 2022. Based on a complaint a case was registered under relevant sections of the Pocso Act and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The trial was conducted before Judge K Suresh Kumar. Upon completion of the trial, the court found accused guilty. Further, the judge directed payment of Rs 3 lakh as compensation.
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