Assam: Chirang court sentences businessman to five years for sexual assault under POCSO Act

The District and Sessions Court of Chirang has sentenced Babul Das (51), a well-known garment trader from Basugaon, to five years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on the accused.

Presided over by Judge C. Chaturvedi, the court delivered its ruling after a swift judicial process that concluded within just ten months. The case, filed on March 2, 2024, at Basugaon Police Station, saw efficient investigation and legal proceedings, culminating in today’s verdict.

The conviction under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act marks a significant step in ensuring


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