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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Boys equallyvulnerable to sexual assault, says city court
New Delhi: It is a myth that only girls are subjected to penetrative sexual assault, boys are equally susceptible to this heinous crime, a court recently observed while sentencing a man to rigorous imprisonment of 15 years for committing an unnatural offence on a 10-year-old boy in 2019. Though the boy had turned hostile during the trial and refused to identify the accused, additional sessions judge Anu Aggarwal underlined that even if the survivor changed his stand, turned hostile and didn't support the case of the prosecution on certain aspects, his testimony couldn't be considered wholly unreliable to discard the entire case of the prosecution. In an order dated July 31, the court said, "Boys are as vulnerable to sexual abuse and exploitation as girls, and they are equally susceptible to the heinous crime of penetrative sexual assault. It is generally presumed that only girls can be subjected to penetrative sexual assault. However, this is a myth." It also awarded a compensation of Rs 10.5 lakh to the survivor. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The man was convicted under Section 6 (aggravated penetrative sexual assault) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act and under IPC Section 377 (unnatural offences). Additional public prosecutor Arun KV cited a report by the Union women and child development ministry, noting that approximately 54.7% of the child sexual assault survivors are boys. He also said male children were equally vulnerable to sexual abuse and endured severe psychological trauma. The court, noting that the Pocso Act covered all children irrespective of gender, said, "The mental trauma that the sexually abused boy experiences is the same as that of other sexually abused survivors. They experience fear, flashbacks and undergo post-traumatic stress disorder." In the societal framework, masculinity is wrongly associated with emotional strength, the judge pointed out. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
News18
4 days ago
- News18
Boys equally susceptible: Man gets 15-yr jail term for raping minor
New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) A Delhi court has sentenced a man to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor boy in 2019, observing only girls being subjected to penetrative sexual assault was a 'myth" as boys were equally susceptible to the heinous crime. Additional sessions judge Anu Aggarwal was hearing the arguments on sentencing against the man, who was convicted under Section 6 (aggravated penetrative sexual assault) of the POCSO Act, and under Section 377 (unnatural offences) of IPC. In an order on July 31, made available recently, the court said, 'Boys are as vulnerable to the sexual abuse and exploitation as girls, and they are equally susceptible to the heinous crime of penetrative sexual assault. It is generally presumed that only girls can be subjected to penetrative sexual assault. However, this is a myth." During the arguments, additional public prosecutor Arun K V cited a report by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, noting approximately 54.68 per cent of child sexual assault victims are boys. He said male children were equally vulnerable to sexual abuse and endured severe psychological trauma, comparable to their female counterparts. It said the POCSO Act covered all children, irrespective of gender. 'The mental trauma that the sexually abused boy experiences is the same as that of other sexually abused survivors. They experience fear, flashbacks and undergo post-traumatic stress disorder." In the societal framework, where masculinity was wrongly associated with emotional strength, it was more difficult for boys to cope with the mental trauma caused by sexual assault, the court added. 'Due to the social framework, they start feeling ashamed, they feel that they are not strong enough, and it impacts the overall psychological health of the child," it said. Aside from the jail term, the man was ordered to pay Rs 2 lakh compensation to the survivor within a month. It also directed the state to compensate the minor survivor with Rs 10.5 lakh. PTI MNR AMK AMK view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 17:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Time of India
Court sentences man to 20 years of imprisonment for raping daughter
New Delhi: A Delhi court sentenced a man to rigorous imprisonment of 20 years for repeatedly raping and engaging in unnatural sex with his 13-year-old daughter. The court of Additional Sessions Judge Anu Aggarwal, in an order dated May 28, observed, "For a child, home is a space that gives them a sense of security, love and affection; a place where the child is nurtured and is the most relaxing place for a child. The relationship between father and daughter is such that under the father's shadow, the daughter feels safe and secure." The court convicted the man on May 19 under the POCSO Act for aggravated penetrative sexual assault, along with penal provisions for rape, unnatural offences, and criminal intimidation. Additional public prosecutor Arun K V argued against any leniency, highlighting that the convict had raped his daughter over a period of 20 days. During the girl's summer vacation in June 2018, her father took her to the national capital. They initially stayed at her paternal aunt's house before moving to a separate rented room where the crime was committed. The case came to light later in the month when the girl, who was 13 years old at the time and studying at a madrasa in Lucknow, disclosed the crime to a neighbour. The neighbour informed the police. The court observed that the victim continues to suffer trauma, even years after the incident. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The court noted that children's most cherished place had become where they were "subjected to the most heinous crime within the four walls of her house by the person on whom she bestowed her utmost trust." "After hearing the victim, it seems that this ordeal is never-ending for her. She was subjected to the most heinous offence and was not only raped but was also subjected to unnatural sexual assault. However, even after the passing of seven years, the victim is still afraid that if her father is sentenced to jail, she will be blamed by everyone in society," the court said.
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Delhi: Man sentenced to 20 years in jail for raping minor daughter
A court here has sentenced a man to rigorous imprisonment of 20 years for repeatedly raping and having unnatural sex with his 13-year-old daughter, saying that the victim was going through a never ending ordeal, where years after the crime, she feared that if her father were sentenced, she would be blamed by society. Expressing abject disappointment, Additional Sessions Judge Anu Aggarwal, in an order dated May 28, said the girl was subjected to the most heinous crime within the four walls of her home by her father, to whom she had bestowed her utmost trust. On May 19, the court had convicted the man under the POCSO provisions for committing aggravated penetrative sexual assault and under the penal provisions for rape, unnatural offences and criminal intimidation. During the arguments on the quantum of sentence, Additional Public Prosecutor Arun K V said the convict deserved no leniency for the horrific crime, where he raped his daughter for over 20 days. The court said, "For a child, home is a space that gives him a sense of security, love and affection; a place where the child is nurtured, and is the most relaxing place for a child. The relationship between father and daughter is such that under the father's shadow, the daughter feels safe and secure." It said that, however, at times, a children's most cherished place became a place where they were "subjected to the most heinous crime" and in the present case, the girl was raped by "a person, on whom she bestowed her utmost trust." "After hearing the victim, it seems that this ordeal is never-ending for her. She was subjected to the most heinous offence and was not only raped but was also subjected to unnatural sexual assault. However, even after passing of seven years, the victim is still afraid that if her father is sentenced to jail, she will be blamed by everyone in society,' the court said. It then sentenced the convict to 20 years rigorous imprisonment under Section 6 (aggravated penetrative sexual assault) of the POCSO Act. The court also awarded ₹16 lakh compensation to the victim. The case came to light on June 30, 2018, after the victim narrated the crime to a neighbour, who then informed police. Upon investigation, the police visited the victim's residence, where the minor girl recounted her ordeal. At the time, the girl, aged 14, was studying at a madrasa in Lucknow. During her summer vacation in June 2018, her father brought her to the national capital. Initially, they stayed at her paternal aunt's house, following which he rented a separate room, where the crime was committed.
