A special POCSO court in Mumbai has sentenced a 35-year-old man to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy near Kurla bus stand in 2018. The court deemed the boy's testimony credible, supported by police and school evidence. The man's claim of false implication was rejected.
In 2018, a 35-year-old man sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy near Kurla bus stand in Mumbai. A special POCSO court recently sentenced the accused to three years in jail. The court ruled the boy's testimony credible, corroborated by police and school evidence.
The man claimed he was falsely implicated, but the court rejected this assertion. The case was registered under the POCSO Act, designed to protect children from sexual offences. The sentencing occurred on November 29, 2025, based on the victim's testimony and supporting proofs.
This verdict underscores the judicial process in handling such cases in Mumbai, emphasizing child safety. The court explicitly stated that the evidence was sufficient against the accused.