Life Sentence of POCSO Convict Reduced to 12 Years, Court Notes He Passed Exam on ‘Thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi’ and Was Not Released During COVID-19: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently upheld the conviction of Kalamuddin Mohammad Isteyar Ansari alias Koail for sexually assaulting a minor girl under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, but reduced his life imprisonment to 12 years. The reduction was based on factors such as his conduct in jail, participation in educational programs, and lack of prior criminal record. Bench and Judges The appeal…
