The Special Court trying offences booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO), Thodupuzha, convicted a close relative of a minor girl for 30 years’ imprisonment, besides imposing a fine for raping the survivor.
Sessions Judge Ash K. Bal sentenced the 37-year-old accused in the incident which took place in October 2021.
The relative was convicted for trespassing into the minor’s house and raping her. The court also ordered a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the survivor from the victim compensation fund.
Special Public Prosecutor Pious Mathew and Francis Pious and Ancy Philip appeared for the prosecution.
Published – November 13, 2026 01:26 am IST
