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Karnal: ₹5 lakh for kin of Panipat sexual assault victim
The Panipat Juvenile Justice Board ordered ₹5 lakh in financial assistance to the family of a seven-year-old victim in a case under the POCSO Act. The case was initially registered on January 24, 2024, and involved a minor accused who has since been released. The board also ordered counseling and rehabilitation for the juvenile and urged parental responsibility.
Why It Matters
The timeline highlights ongoing legal proceedings under POCSO involving a juvenile accused and the board's emphasis on rehabilitation and family support alongside financial assistance to the victim's family.
Timeline
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Panipat Juvenile Justice Board orders ₹5 lakh assistance to the family; minor accused released; directs rehabilitation and parental responsibilities
April 21, 2026
Puneet Limbha, principal magistrate of the Juvenile Justice Board, announced the board's decision to provide ₹5 lakh in assistance to the victim's family. The board noted that rehabilitation is essential in cases involving juveniles and directed that the minor be included in counselling, moral education, and behaviour improvement programmes. Parents were advised to uphold their responsibilities. The accused, who is also a minor, has been released.
Case registered under POCSO Act at Samalkha police station; victim's statement recorded and parents testified; accused underwent medical examination
January 24, 2024
The Panipat case was registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at Samalkha police station. The statement of the seven-year-old victim was recorded, and the parents testified. The accused also underwent medical examination.