10 Years Rigorous Imprisonment Upheld Under Section 6 of POCSO Act in Aggravated Sexual Assault Case: Meghalaya High Court

This criminal appeal was filed before the High Court of Meghalaya by a convict challenging his conviction and sentence awarded by the Special Judge (POCSO), Nongstoin. The convict was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment with fine of Rs. 30,000 under Section 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012 and additionally 1 year rigorous imprisonment with fine of Rs. 5,000 under Section 506 Part-I IPC. The case originated from an FIR…