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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Conviction can be based on child's testimony if credible, says court while sentencing man for sexual assault
New Delhi: A Delhi court has sentenced a man to five years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2018, emphasising that a conviction can be based solely on the testimony of the child victim if it is found to be reliable and credible. Additional sessions judge Rohit Gulia noted that courts should not hesitate to convict an accused in sexual assault cases solely on the victim's statement, provided it inspires confidence. "Corroboration is not a legal requirement but a matter of prudence, depending on the circumstances," the court said. The court was hearing the arguments on sentencing against the man, who was earlier convicted under Sections 10 (aggravated sexual assault) and 12 (sexual harassment) of the POCSO Act and under the penal provision for criminal intimidation. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Gold Rates Today in Delhi | Silver Rates Today in Delhi During the hearing, special public prosecutor Chander Jeet Yadav said that the convict did not deserve leniency because of the heinous offences, where he sexually assaulted and harassed the girl, besides threatening her. In an order dated July 19, made available recently, the court said, it was established that the convict showed obscene videos to the victim on his mobile phone and touched her with sexual intent, besides threatening her with dire consequences if she disclosed the incident to anyone. It then sentenced the convict to five years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) under Section 10 of the POCSO Act. The court also awarded a sentence of one year imprisonment each under Section 12 of the POCSO Act and under IPC Section 506 (criminal intimidation). It said that the sentences would run concurrently. The court also provided compensation of Rs 2.5 lakh to the victim, observing that the child suffered physical and emotional trauma because of the offences. 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
School van driver gets 5-year jail term for raping minor girl
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) A Delhi court has sentenced a man, who worked a school van driver, to rigorous imprisonment of five years for raping a 10-year-old girl in 2015. Additional sessions judge Rohit Gulia was hearing the arguments on sentencing against the man, who was convicted under Sections 10 (aggravated sexual assault) and 12 (sexual harassment) of the POCSO Act and under Section 506 (criminal intimidation) under IPC. Special public prosecutor Chander Jeet Yadav said the convict did not deserve leniency due to the heinous nature of the crime, which saw him sexually assault and harass the minor besides threatening her. The July 19 order noted the convict showed obscene videos to the survivor on his cell phone and touched her with sexual intent. view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 16:45 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.
