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Hindustan Times
23-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Minor boy's testimony gets five-year RI for man under POCSO Act
Thane, Holding the testimony of a minor boy trustworthy, a special court has convicted a man under provisions of the POCSO Act for sexual assault and sentenced him to rigorous imprisonment of five years. Minor boy's testimony gets five-year RI for man under POCSO Act Special Judge D S Deshmukh also imposed a ₹5,000 fine on Ravikumar Rohidas, while acquitting him of the charges related to carnal intercourse against the order of nature and aggravated penetrative sexual assault . The fine amount will be paid to the victim as compensation. The copy of the July 19 order became available on Wednesday. Rohidas, then 24 years old, allegedly lured the boy, who was five years old, with chocolates to accompany him on May 13, 2022, the prosecution said. The child returned home injured the next day, recounting that Rohidas took him to a creek, assaulted him with a stone on his cheek, threatened him, removed his clothes, and touched his private parts with sexual intent. The special court examined seven witnesses. "The sole testimony of the victim child would suffice to hold that accused with sexual intent did aggravated sexual assault on him," the judge stated, relying on medical evidence that corroborated injuries on the victim's face, including abrasions. The judge emphasised that the sutures given to the child indicated a blow by a sharp object, and dismissed the defence's argument that injuries could be from playing. The court, however, acquitted Rohidas of charges of carnal intercourse and penetrative sexual assault. "There is nothing on record to hold that the accused did carnal intercourse with the victim child. Also, it is not proved that he did aggravated penetrative sexual assault on the victim child," the judge noted. He dismissed the defence's arguments that Rohidas was falsely implicated due to an old dispute between him and the family of the child. "The accused's claim of false implication due to a previous fight with the victim's father was dismissed as improbable, given the child's injuries", the order stated. Rohidas was convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and sections pertaining to kidnapping and voluntarily causing hurt of the Indian Penal Code, the prosecution said. The court took a "lenient view considering the nature of the offence, submissions of the accused and his detention in jail." This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
23-07-2025
- News18
Minor boys testimony gets five-year RI for man under POCSO Act
Last Updated: Thane, Jul 23 (PTI) Holding the testimony of a minor boy trustworthy, a special court has convicted a man under provisions of the POCSO Act for sexual assault and sentenced him to rigorous imprisonment of five years. Special Judge D S Deshmukh also imposed a Rs 5,000 fine on Ravikumar Rohidas, while acquitting him of the charges related to carnal intercourse against the order of nature (IPC section 377) and aggravated penetrative sexual assault (section 5-m punishable under section 6 of the POCSO Act). The fine amount will be paid to the victim as compensation. The copy of the July 19 order became available on Wednesday. Rohidas, then 24 years old, allegedly lured the boy, who was five years old, with chocolates to accompany him on May 13, 2022, the prosecution said. The child returned home injured the next day, recounting that Rohidas took him to a creek, assaulted him with a stone on his cheek, threatened him, removed his clothes, and touched his private parts with sexual intent. The special court examined seven witnesses. 'The sole testimony of the victim child would suffice to hold that accused with sexual intent did aggravated sexual assault on him," the judge stated, relying on medical evidence that corroborated injuries on the victim's face, including abrasions. The judge emphasised that the sutures given to the child indicated a blow by a sharp object, and dismissed the defence's argument that injuries could be from playing. The court, however, acquitted Rohidas of charges of carnal intercourse and penetrative sexual assault. 'There is nothing on record to hold that the accused did carnal intercourse with the victim child. Also, it is not proved that he did aggravated penetrative sexual assault on the victim child," the judge noted. He dismissed the defence's arguments that Rohidas was falsely implicated due to an old dispute between him and the family of the child. 'The accused's claim of false implication due to a previous fight with the victim's father was dismissed as improbable, given the child's injuries", the order stated. Rohidas was convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and sections pertaining to kidnapping and voluntarily causing hurt of the Indian Penal Code, the prosecution said. The court took a 'lenient view considering the nature of the offence, submissions of the accused and his detention in jail." PTI COR NSK view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 18:30 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
16-07-2025
- Time of India
Man convicted of sexual assault on 8-year-old girl
Thane:The Special Pocso court in Thane convicted a 52-year-old man for the sexual assault of an 8-year-old child in a public toilet, while acquitting him of more serious rape charges. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Special judge D S Deshmukh sentenced Rameshsingh Vijaybahadur Singh to time already served—7 years, 2 months, and 9 days—plus a Rs 1,000 fine. Singh was convicted under the Pocso Act, 2012. The case stemmed from an FIR filed at Kapurbawdi police station on Aug 4, 2018, following an alleged incident between April 29 and May 6, 2018. The victim's father lodged the complaint after his brother witnessed Singh attempting to assault the child, and the victim disclosed multiple instances of assault. Special public prosecutor Rekha Hiwrale presented the victim's testimony, medical examination reports, and forensic evidence. The defence lawyer contested the charges, pointing out inconsistencies in the victim's statements and the absence of the alleged eyewitness. The prosecution's failure to examine the complainant's brother, the alleged eyewitness, weakened the case for severe charges. Despite the rape acquittal, the court found compelling evidence for aggravated sexual assault. "The evidence on record clearly shows that the victim child was sexually assaulted by the accused," the judge said. The victim's consistent testimony and corroborating medical history convinced the court. The court considered Singh's age, his family's dependence on him, and that he already spent more than seven years in jail since his arrest on May 6, 2018. However, the court acquitted Singh of the more serious charges of penetrative sexual assault under \of the Pocso Act.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
Man convicted for sex assault on 7-yr-old girl
Thane: A 13-year-old girl's testimony proved crucial in securing a conviction for a 50-year-old who sexually assaulted and harassed her, reports Nishikant Karlikar. Special judge D S Deshmukh of Thane special court convicted and sentenced the accused to the time already served in jail since his 2019 arrest. The accused, a neighbour, allegedly lured the girl into his home while her mother was at work. Special public prosecutor Rekha Hiwrale said the girl, then seven years old, told her mother upon her return that the accused dragged her into his house, promising her a "big chocolate". The child alleged he removed their clothes, touched and kissed her, and attempted more serious sexual acts. During the trial, the prosecution presented four witnesses, including the victim and her mother. The court found sufficient evidence for sexual assault and harassment, and convicted the accused under the Pocso Act. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Thane court sentences man to 10 years RI for sexual assault on 13-year-old girl
Thane, A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2018. Thane court sentences man to 10 years RI for sexual assault on 13-year-old girl Additional sessions judge D S Deshmukh found the accused, Prince Santosh Mishra, guilty of charges under the Indian Penal Code and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The court, in an order dated July 3, also imposed a fine of ₹20,000 on him, which is to be paid to the victim as compensation. Additionally, the case has been referred to the District Legal Services Authority for considering further compensation for the victim. Special public prosecutor Rekha Hiwrale informed the court that the assault took place on November 2, 2018, and it came to light after a neighbour alerted the girl's mother that the teen had left with two boys in an autorickshaw. Upon her return, the girl informed her mother that the accused had persuaded her to accompany him to a friend's house. The accused sexually assaulted the girl at his friend's house, and she managed to free herself and found her way back home. The accused was also convicted under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act, 2015, as the girl belongs to a Scheduled Caste community. The court noted the consistency of the victim's account. "The evidence of victim is consistent on the point of penetrative sexual assault committed by the accused Prince with her in the room of other accused," it said. The court dismissed Mishra's defence that the complaint was fabricated due to a disputed loan, finding no supporting documentary evidence. The court also acquitted Mishra's friend, Akram Chand Khan, who was named co-accused, citing that he had no knowledge of the incident. During sentencing, Mishra's counsel pleaded for leniency, citing his age and role as the sole earning member of his family and his five-year incarceration. The judge, while acknowledging the accused's circumstances, said, "The act of sexual assault on the child is to be viewed seriously, and such offences are to be dealt with stringent manner." This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
