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Time of India
4 days ago
- 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
7 days ago
- 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.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Time of India
Thane court sentences youth to 20 years RI for sexual assault of 15-year-old girl
Representative image THANE: A Thane court on Monday sentenced a 24-year-old Diva resident to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in 2022. Special Pocso judge D S Deshmukh observed that accused Abhishek Jaiswal's actions demonstrated his disturbing "mental state". A juvenile was also involved. His case was referred to the Bhiwandi juvenile court. You Can Also Check: Thane AQI | Weather in Thane | Bank Holidays in Thane | Public Holidays in Thane Jaiswal ran a water tanker business. According to the prosecution, the victim's sister ordered water from him. When he arrived with a water tanker, the victim was sent to attend to him. Later that night, she returned crying and said Jaiswal, along with the juvenile, forcibly took her to an open space in Diva, raped her and fled. During the trial, six witnesses were examined. After being found guilty, Jaiswal, represented by counsel Reena Korde, said he had no prior criminal record and is his family's sole earner. Special public prosecutor Rekha Hivarale highlighted the heinous nature of the offence. (The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme court directives on cases related to sexual assault)
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Time of India
Thane man convicted of sexually assaulting 6-year-old girl; sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment
THANE: A special court in Thane under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act convicted a 48-year-old man from Wagle Estate for the sexual assault of a six-year-old child, sentencing him to two decades of rigorous imprisonment. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Judge DS Deshmukh also ordered the convict, Anwar Babu Sheikh, to pay Rs 10,000 in fines, which will be awarded to the survivor as compensation. The court's decision came after the prosecution successfully proved all charges under the POCSO Act and Indian Penal Code. Prosecutor Sandhya Mhatre presented evidence showing that the April 2022 incident occurred when the child was playing near her home. The accused, a neighbour, enticed the child into his residence where the assault took place. The case came to light when the child disclosed the incident to her mother, prompting an immediate police complaint. The prosecution's case was strengthened by the child's testimony, medical evidence, and witness accounts. The trial featured testimony from ten prosecution witnesses, including the young survivor. A crucial witness, a neighbour, confirmed seeing the child enter and exit the accused's home, supporting the survivor's account. Constable Sushant Shelar provided consistent support to the prosecution throughout the legal proceedings. In delivering the verdict, Judge Deshmukh noted that the prosecution established guilt beyond reasonable doubt, justifying the conviction and substantial punishment under POCSO provisions. The judge pointed to the importance of the survivor's courageous testimony and the corroborating medical reports in securing this conviction. Judge Deshmukh referred the case to the District Legal Services Authority for additional compensation consideration.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
Thane man convicted of sex assault on 6-yr-old girl, gets 20 yrs in prison
Thane: A special court in Thane convicted a 48-year-old man of sexual assault of a six-year-old child, sentencing him to two decades of rigorous imprisonment. Special Pocso court judge DS Deshmukh ordered the convict, Anwar Babu Sheikh, to pay Rs 10,000 as penalty. The accused, a neighbour, enticed the child into his residence where the assault took place. The case came to light when the child informed mother about the sexual assault. In a similar fresh case of sexual assault on another child, a 35-year-old man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in Thane Thursday evening. The crime took place in an abandoned, dilapidated public toilet in the Kharton Road slum pocket, the police said. The man approached the child who was playing outside her home around 5.30 pm. He allegedly lured the child with the promise of money, said the police. TNN Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
