Three men get life for 2022 POCSO case in Khammam
Three men were sentenced to life imprisonment by the Khammam First Fast Track Court for a 2022 POCSO case. The judge imposed fines on each convict and noted the details of the alleged offence and investigation.
Key takeaways
- Three men were sentenced to life imprisonment in Khammam for a 2022 POCSO case involving a minor survivor.
- The convicts are Srivardhan (19), Nagaraju (20), and Veeranna alias Abhi (20), from Chintakani and Tiruvuru regions, respectively.
- The court imposed fines on each convict and the judgment was delivered by Dr. Pullabhatla Pogada Krishna Arjun in the Khammam First Fast Track Court.
What Happened
The Khammam First Fast Track Sessions Court found three men guilty in a POCSO case from 2022 and sentenced them to life imprisonment. The convicts were P. Srivardhan, 19, and S. Nagaraju, 20, both from Chintakani mandal, and P. Veeranna alias Abhi, 20, of Tiruvuru mandal in Andhra Pradesh. The judgment followed a police complaint filed by the victim’s mother after the alleged incident on November 18, 2022. The court also imposed fines of Rs.65,000 on Srivardhan and Rs.60,000 on Nagaraju and Veeranna. The case was investigated under IPC sections 376, 324, 506 read with 34 and Section 5 read with 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012.
The police had registered the case at Chintakani police station based on the mother’s complaint, and evidence, witness statements, and medical reports were evaluated in court before delivering the verdict. The Fast Track Court Justice presiding over the matter was Dr. Pullabhatla Pogada Krishna Arjun. The district’s police and prosecution teams were credited by the police commissioner for their work in investigation, prosecution, and court liaison duties.
Why It Matters
The verdict highlights the use of fast-track mechanisms to address rape and child-sex cases under the POCSO Act, delivering a life sentence in a case involving a minor survivor. The fines accompanying the life terms indicate a financial penalty alongside the custodial sentence. The outcome is positioned within Khammam district’s ongoing efforts to expedite adjudication of sexual offenses against minors.
Background
The case stems from an alleged incident on November 18, 2022, when the victim was reportedly taken from her home and subjected to sexual assault. A complaint was filed by the victim’s mother, leading to a police investigation by Chintakani police. The charges referenced include sections of the IPC dealing with rape, aggravated assault, and acts related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The proceedings took place in the Khammam First Fast Track Court, which handles expeditious disposal of rape and POCSO cases in the region.
Key Facts
- Convicts: P. Srivardhan (19), S. Nagaraju (20), P. Veeranna alias Abhi (20).
- Location: Chintakani mandal (Srivardhan, Nagaraju) and Tiruvuru mandal, Andhra Pradesh (Veeranna).
- Date of alleged incident: November 18, 2022.
- Police station: Chintakani police station.
- Charges: IPC 376, 324, 506 with 34; POCSO Act Section 5 read with Section 6.
- Court: Khammam First Fast Track Sessions Court.
- Judge: Dr. Pullabhatla Pogada Krishna Arjun.
- Sentence: Life imprisonment for all three; fines of Rs.65,000 (Srivardhan) and Rs.60,000 (Nagaraju and Veeranna) each.
- Outcome attribution: Recognition of a completed investigation and prosecution, leading to conviction and sentencing.
What Happens Next
The sources do not specify further steps beyond the sentencing. Any future appeals or reviews would depend on filings within the appropriate legal timelines and procedures.
Sources reviewed
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