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Kin convicted for raping minor
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KOCHI 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.
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