Multiple Sentences Handed Down for Sexual Assault Cases

In recent court rulings across India, several men have been sentenced for sexual offenses against minors. A man named Praveen received a 10-year sentence for attempting to rape a 17-year-old girl at knifepoint in Haryana, with a fine of Rs 70,000 imposed, of which Rs 60,000 will go to the victim (source: Tribune India). In Bundi, Shetan Meena was sentenced to 20 years for raping a minor, despite marrying her after the incident, and ordered to pay a total of Rs 4.8 lakh (source: Devdiscourse). Additionally, in Shamli, Javed was sentenced to 10 years for raping a 15-year-old girl, with a fine of Rs 45,000 (source: News18). Another case in Chandigarh resulted in a 10-year sentence for Arjun, who raped a minor, alongside a fine of Rs 60,000 (source: Times of India). These cases highlight ongoing legal efforts to address crimes against minors under the POCSO Act and other legal frameworks.