Man, 30, Jailed For Life For Raping 18-Month-Old Cousin In UP: Cops
A 30-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of his 18-month-old cousin. The verdict was delivered by a special POCSO court following a trial initiated by local law enforcement.
A special court dedicated to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act issued a life sentence to a 30-year-old man on Friday. The conviction follows the sexual assault of his infant cousin, who was just 18 months old at the time of the incident.
During the legal proceedings, the prosecution presented evidence confirming the family relationship between the perpetrator and the victim. The court heard testimony regarding the severity of the crime committed in Uttar Pradesh, leading to the maximum sentencing under the relevant statutes.
Following the delivery of the verdict, the individual was formally remanded to custody to begin serving his sentence. Authorities noted that the case was fast-tracked to ensure swift justice for the minor victim involved in the family-related assault. NDTV
