Kota POCSO Court Verdict: 17-Year-Old Convicted Juvenile Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Minor's Rape
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In a landmark and strict judicial ruling, a POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) court in Kota, Rajasthan, has sentenced a 17-year-old juvenile to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment following his conviction in a heinous case involving the abduction and rape of a minor girl. The court also imposed a fine of ₹6,000 on the convict.
Strict Sentence and Rehabilitative Directives
Special Public Prosecutor Advocate Virendra Singh revealed that considering the gravity of the crime and the mental and physical condition of the convict, Judge Pawan Agarwal delivered the significant verdict. Under the court's directives:
The juvenile will remain lodged in a special juvenile observation home until he turns 21 years of age, after which he will be transferred to a standard adult prison to complete the remainder of his sentence.
The court has mandated corrective measures, ordering that the juvenile must study for at least two hours daily, engage in constructive service at the shelter home, and plant trees daily for three hours until he reaches the age of 21.
The jail administration has been instructed to facilitate formal technical or educational studies for the convict throughout his incarceration.
Details of the Crime
The case dates back to September 2024, when the accused teenager lured a 15-year-old ninth-grade student who lived in his neighborhood, convincing her to accompany him to his grandmother's house. On the night of September 16, 2024, the victim left home without informing her family.
During their journey and a subsequent five-day stay at the unoccupied residence, the accused subjected the minor to repeated sexual assault. He also threatened her with death to ensure her silence. Upon returning home, the traumatized victim confided in her family, who immediately approached local law enforcement and registered a missing person report that led to the swift apprehension of the accused.
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