Court sentences man to 30 years in prison for raping minor relative in Thodupuzha

A special court in Thodupuzha has sentenced a 37-year-old man to 30 years in prison for raping a minor girl who is a close relative. Sessions Judge Ash K. Bal handed down the sentence after finding the accused guilty of trespassing into the victim's house and committing the crime in October 2021.

Compensation And Prosecution

Along with the prison term, the court ordered the man to pay a fine. The judge also directed that the survivor receive five lakh rupees as compensation from the victim compensation fund. Special Public Prosecutors Pious Mathew, Francis Pious, and Ancy Philip represented the prosecution during the trial.

Context

Crimes against children involving family members or close acquaintances are tried under stringent laws meant to protect minors from abuse. Special POCSO courts function across the country to ensure speedy trials and strict punishments for offenders in such sensitive cases.