A fast-track special court in Kurukshetra district delivered a stern verdict on Saturday, sentencing a minor accused to twenty years of rigorous imprisonment. The court also imposed a fine of fifty thousand rupees for committing a sexual offence against another minor boy.
Case Details and Investigation
The case originated from a complaint filed at the Krishna Gate police station in Kurukshetra on March 4, 2024. A woman approached the police, alleging that her son had informed her about another boy committing an obscene act with him.
Police investigators swiftly took action. They arrested the accused, who is also a minor and resides in Thanesar. Authorities demanded judicial custody for the suspect during the proceedings.
After completing a thorough investigation, the police filed a challan before the court. This document outlined the charges and evidence gathered during the probe.
Court Proceedings and Verdict
The fast-track court examined the case carefully. It reviewed testimonies from witnesses and evaluated all evidence placed on record.
Based on this examination, the court found the minor accused guilty. The conviction came under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. This section deals with punishment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault.
Sentencing and Additional Directives
The court pronounced a sentence of twenty years of rigorous imprisonment. It also mandated a fine of fifty thousand rupees.
The judgment includes specific provisions for non-payment of the fine. If the convict fails to pay the amount, he will face an additional month of imprisonment.
Furthermore, the court issued another important directive. It ordered that the accused be produced again after attaining the age of twenty-one years. This step follows established legal provisions for such cases.
The Kurukshetra district attorney confirmed these details about the case and its outcome. The fast-track court system demonstrated its effectiveness in handling sensitive POCSO Act cases promptly.
