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Life imprisonment in POCSO case

The special court for POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act cases has awarded life imprisonment to a youth who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl. According to prosecution, Esakkiappan, 36, from a village under Valliyoor police sub-division sexually…

Life imprisonment in POCSO case
The special court for POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act cases has awarded life imprisonment to a youth who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl.

According to prosecution, Esakkiappan, 36, from a village under Valliyoor police sub-division sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl in October 2020. Following complaint from the victim’s mother on October 19, 2020, the Valliyoor All Women Police filed a case and arrested Esakkiappan.

The magistrate of Special Court for POCSO Cases Suresh Kumar on Friday awarded life imprisonment to Esakkiappan and slapped a fine of Rs. 10,000 on him.

The magistrate also directed the government to give ₹5 lakh compensation to the victim.

Published - September 11, 2026 10:16 pm IST

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