Crime & Law · India
Man gets 20-year jail for raping minor under POCSO Act
A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the sexual assault of a minor girl. The court rejected a defense based on a love affair, stating consent is immaterial in such cases. The conviction occurred under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 1 · Right 0 n = 2
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (1): Hindustan Times