The Vijayawada POCSO Court has sentenced a young man to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting his own younger sister under the pretext of marriage. The verdict has drawn a strong reaction locally, with the court treating the offense as a grave violation of law and trust within the family structure.
The case relates to a family with one son and two daughters. Due to prolonged domestic disputes, the parents had been living separately for some time. The separation led to the children staying with different parents in two districts, a situation that later became central to the crime.
Family Separation and Living Arrangements
Following the dispute, the mother moved to Mantada village in the Pamidimukkala mandal of the Krishna district along with her two daughters. The father, meanwhile, settled in Pentluru village of Kondapi mandal in Prakasam district with the son.
Investigators established that during this period of separation, the accused misled his younger sister by falsely presenting the relationship as a form of marriage. The court found that he sexually exploited her and was responsible for her pregnancy. The victim was a minor at the time of the offense, bringing the case under the stringent provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Court Observations and Sentencing
After examining evidence and hearing arguments, the POCSO Court concluded that the accused had committed a serious and punishable offense under criminal law and the POCSO Act. The court noted that the nature of the crime involved abuse of trust and coercion within a vulnerable family environment.
Based on these findings, the court awarded life imprisonment to the accused. The judgment underlined that offenses involving minors, especially within families, demand strict punishment to serve as a deterrent and to uphold the protection guaranteed under the law.
Administrative and Legal Significance
The conviction highlights the continued enforcement of the POCSO Act in dealing with crimes against minors. Authorities have reiterated that cases involving the exploitation of children are handled with priority and seriousness under the legal framework.
Officials involved in the case indicated that protection mechanisms and reporting channels remain crucial in identifying and addressing such offenses. The judgment also reflects the judiciary’s firm approach toward crimes involving sexual violence and minors, particularly where deception and coercion are involved.
The case has concluded with the sentencing, bringing legal closure while reinforcing the role of the law in safeguarding vulnerable individuals within society.
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