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Pune court sentences 48-year-old man to 20 years RI in POCSO case
A Pune court convicted a 48-year-old man in a POCSO case involving a seven-year-old girl. The incident occurred in 2023 at a government institution in Dighi; the victim’s testimony was deemed natural and credible, leading to a 20-year rigorous imprisonment and a ₹50,000 fine payable to the victim.
Why It Matters
This case highlights the legal system's handling of offenses against children under POCSO and the importance of credible testimony in securing conviction.
Timeline
5 Events
Conviction and sentencing reported
April 20, 2026
The Pune court convicted the man under the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3, 4, and 5(b) and (m) of the POCSO Act, punishable under Section 6, and sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment with a ₹50,000 fine to be paid to the victim.
FIR registered at Vishrantwadi police station
April 7, 2023
An FIR was registered at Vishrantwadi police station after the child disclosed the incident.
Child discloses incident to her mother
April 7, 2023
The child disclosed the incident to her mother the following day.
Incident occurs at Dighi government institution
April 6, 2023
The incident occurred on April 6, 2023, at a government institution in Dighi where both the accused and the victim’s father were employed; the seven-year-old girl was playing in a park near her residence when the accused allegedly lured her into a nearby toilet and sexually assaulted her.
Investigation continues with medical, forensics, and in-house inquiry
April 2023
The investigation included medical examination, forensic analysis, and an in-house institution inquiry before the charge sheet was filed.