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Life sentence for 3 in Tonk's 2016 murder of 70-year-old

A Tonk trial court sentenced three men to life for murdering a 70-year-old man in 2016. Judge Aarti Maheshwari appended a poignant self-composed poem to the verdict, reflecting on the crime's moral decay. Read the full story.

9 Held Guilty in 2022 Hanskhali Gangrape, Death Case

A special court in West Bengal convicts nine individuals for the gangrape and subsequent death of a 14-year-old girl in Hanskhali. The verdict brings a measure of justice in a case that sparked national outrage.

Teen gets 20-year jail for raping minor in Punjab

A special court in Punjab's Hoshiarpur sentenced an 18-year-old to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl. The verdict underscores strict punishment under POCSO Act.

20-Year RI for Man Who Raped 8-Year-Old in Cuttack

A special POCSO court in Cuttack sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine and recommended Rs 4 lakh compensation for the survivor.

Kanpur: 6-Year Jail Term for Man Under POCSO Act

A Kanpur court convicted Harnam Singh to six years rigorous imprisonment for molesting a 9-year-old girl. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000, with Rs 20,000 to be paid as compensation to the victim.

30-Year Jail for Man Who Assaulted 8-Year-Old in Chandigarh

A Chandigarh court has sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for the 2023 kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl. The judge condemned his 'wicked and evil mind' and ordered Rs 4 lakh compensation for the victim.

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