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Chennai man sentenced to 22 years for sexual assault on minor
A North Chennai resident has been convicted and sentenced to 22 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl in 2018. The man had allegedly made false matrimonial promises to the victim before committing the crime.
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A court in Chennai has convicted a man from Manali in North Chennai and sentenced him to 22 years imprisonment for the sexual assault of a minor girl. The incident occurred in 2018, when the accused allegedly gained the victim's confidence through false promises of marriage before perpetrating the crime.
The prosecution presented evidence establishing the accused's deceptive conduct and the subsequent assault on the girl, who was a minor at the time of the offense. The court found the evidence sufficient to convict the accused under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
The lengthy sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the vulnerability of the victim. The case underscores ongoing concerns regarding crimes against children in urban areas and the judiciary's commitment to imposing stringent punishments in such matters.
The conviction comes after a legal process spanning several years since the crime was reported. The judgment is expected to serve as a deterrent against similar offenses in the region.