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Probation Refused to Man Convicted Under POCSO Act, ₹10.5 Lakh Compensation Awarded: Delhi High Court

24 May 2026 4 min read
Probation Refused to Man Convicted Under POCSO Act, ₹10.5 Lakh Compensation Awarded: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court refused to grant probation to Deepak, who was convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, holding that offences punishable with life imprisonment are not eligible for the benefit of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958. The Court sentenced the convict to 10 years rigorous imprisonment and directed payment of ₹10.5 lakh compensation to the survivor. Background of the Criminal Case The matter…

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