
21/07/2025
: Jalpaiguri Court Delivers Verdict in 2023 POCSO Case; Accused Receive Rigorous Imprisonment
Jalpaiguri: A judicial pronouncement in a 2023 case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has resulted in the conviction of two accused individuals. The court has imposed a sentence of 25 years' rigorous imprisonment and a ₹1,00,000 fine on one perpetrator, while the other has been sentenced to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment and a ₹50,000 fine.
The incident in question occurred on May 10, 2023, in Banerhat, where a minor was subjected to recurrent sexual misconduct, including blackmail via video recordings, which led to pregnancy. Furthermore, the court has instructed the district child welfare authority to disburse an amount of ₹6,00,000 as compensation to the victim.