49-yr-old accused sentenced to life term in Pocso case in Virudhunagar
Sessions Judge K Poorna Jeya Anand after examining witnesses, pronounced the sentence and imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on the accused.
MADURAI: The Special Court for exclusive trial of cases under Pocso Act in Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar district on Thursday convicted a 49-year-old man for sexually harassing a differently abled minor girl and sentenced him to life in prison.
According to prosecution, C Joseph Raja of Rajapalayam, was found guilty of sexually harassing the differently abled girl. The incident occurred on May 11, 2022. Sessions Judge K Poorna Jeya Anand after examining witnesses, pronounced the sentence and imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on the accused.
Meanwhile, another court in Dindigul, a 34-year old man Murugesan from Thumbhichipalayam was convicted for sexually abusing a 14-year old girl near Kallimandayam. The case was tried in the Mahila court. After examining witnesses, the Judge sentenced him to 32 years in jail. Besides, a fine of Rs15,000 was imposed on the accused.
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