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Madras High Court upholds death sentence in child abuse case
NDTV··1 Jul
The Madras High Court confirmed a special POCSO court death sentence for a man convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting three girls aged six to eight over nearly a year. The division bench dismissed the convict's appeal, finding child survivors' testimony consistent despite minor embellishments. Convictions under POCSO and IPC provisions were also upheld.
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What It Means For You
- POCSO courts can impose maximum penalties in proven child abuse cases.
- Delayed reporting does not automatically weaken prosecution cases.
- Child witness testimony receives specific legal evaluation standards.
What's Happening
- High Court upheld death sentence on convict's appeal.
- Three girls aged six to eight were victims over one year.
- Special POCSO court had originally awarded capital punishment.
Legal Framework
- POCSO Sections 29 and 30 place reverse burden on accused.
- Court cited aggravated penetrative assault and intimidation charges.
- June 23 order copy was made available Monday.
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