Landmark POCSO Judgment: Accused Sentenced to twenty Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Sexual Assault of Minor in Sri Vijaya Puram

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 30 September 2025

In a landmark verdict, the Hon’ble Special Judge, Sri Vijaya Puram, Mr. Neyaz Alam, sentenced Sanjib Mondal, a resident of Nayagaon, to twenty years of rigorous imprisonment for committing aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a 15-year-old lady. The brutal crime resulted within the sufferer’s being pregnant, highlighting the extreme betrayal of belief by the accused.

The case got here to gentle when the sufferer visited a hospital for a medical check-up, the place her being pregnant was detected. Following this, Police Station Aberdeen registered FIR No. 156/2023 dated 14 June 2023 underneath Sections 5(j)(ii)(l)(n)/6 of the POCSO Act. The investigation was led by SI P. Jeevan underneath the supervision of then SHO Girish Kumar.

During the trial, the prosecution examined 15 witnesses, and DNA proof conclusively established the guilt of the accused. After cautious consideration of the proof, the court docket delivered a stringent sentence:

• 20 years rigorous imprisonment underneath Sections 5/6 of the POCSO Act, together with a tremendous of Rs. 10,000, and a further 3 months imprisonment in default of fee.

• 2 years rigorous imprisonment underneath Section 506 of the IPC, with a tremendous of Rs. 5,000, and a further 6 months imprisonment in default of fee.

The court docket emphasised the gravity of the offence, noting that the convict had grossly abused a place of belief, leaving the younger sufferer each bodily and emotionally scarred. Additionally, the court docket directed a compensation of Rs. 3,00,000 for the survivor to help her rehabilitation and future welfare.

Special Public Prosecutor Miss A.S. Zinu successfully performed the case on behalf of the State.

This verdict reinforces the judiciary’s dedication to delivering justice for youngsters subjected to sexual abuse and sends a powerful message that crimes in opposition to minors will appeal to the severest punishment, serving each justice and societal deterrence.