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Crime
Bihar Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Rape of Minor in Panchkula
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 03:33 PM
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A man from Bihar was handed a 20‑year prison term by a Panchkula court for raping a minor under the POCSO Act.
The Panchkula court sentenced a man from Bihar to 20 years in prison for raping a minor under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
The judge found the accused guilty after examining evidence presented during the trial.
Under POCSO, the maximum penalty for such offences is 20 years, reflecting the seriousness of the crime.
The verdict highlights Haryana’s commitment to enforcing child‑protection laws and delivering justice to victims.
The judge found the accused guilty after examining evidence presented during the trial.
Under POCSO, the maximum penalty for such offences is 20 years, reflecting the seriousness of the crime.
The verdict highlights Haryana’s commitment to enforcing child‑protection laws and delivering justice to victims.