J U D G M E N T

L.VICTORIA GOWRI , J. ,

This criminal appeal is filed against the judgment of conviction and sentence passed by the Special Court for trial of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, that is, the learned Judge, Mahalir Neethi Mandram (Fast Track Mahila Court) at Ramanathapuram in Special S.C. No.5 of 2018 dated 20.12.2019. By the above judgment, the learned Trial court had convicted the appellant and sentenced him as detailed below:

2. Penal Provision:

Section 5(i)(m) read with Section 6 of the POCSO Act. Sentence of Imprisonment: Life imprisonment and fine of Rs. 10,000/-, in default to undergo six months’ rigorous imprisonment. The sentences shall run concurrently.

3. Further, the learned Trial Court has recommended payment of compensation of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only) from the State Government’s Victim Compensation Fund by depositing the same in a fixed deposit in any nationalised bank for a period of three years. The mother of the victim child is directed to receive the interest on the same till the child attains the age of majority, towards meeting the expenditure relating to the minor girl’s education and medical needs.

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