POCSO ACT| Kerala Court Sentences Man to 51 Years for Assaulting Stepdaughter

A man in Kerala has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for assaulting his 17-year-old stepdaughter. The court imposed a cumulative sentence of 51 years, but he will serve the maximum term. He also faces a fine of Rs 1.55 lakh for the victim’s compensation, showcasing judicial commitment to supporting survivors. The victim endured premeditated assaults and intimidation.