A court in India has sentenced a 72-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl. The court also ordered the convict to pay a compensation of Rs 13.5 lakh to the survivor.
The conviction relates to an incident that occurred in 2025. In its judgment, the court noted the profound betrayal of trust, as the survivor referred to the accused as "grandfather." The judge stated the accused "preyed upon her to quench his lust," emphasizing the heinous nature of the crime.
The sentence was delivered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court underscored that such crimes against children warrant the strictest punishment to serve as a deterrent.
The ordered compensation is intended to support the survivor's rehabilitation and future. The judgment has been widely reported in Indian media, highlighting the judiciary's firm stance on crimes against minors.
