Four Men Sentenced Under POCSO Act for Sexual Offences Against Minors in India

Four men across India have been sentenced under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for sexually harassing or assaulting minor girls. Sentences ranged from three years to life imprisonment, with fines and compensation ordered in some cases. The convictions involved victims aged 8 to 15, with courts emphasizing the severity of offenses committed by individuals in positions of trust or with prior records. Cases spanned Maharashtra, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh, highlighting judicial efforts to address child sexual abuse.