Mumbai, Nov 27: A special POCSO court has convicted a 35-year-old man and sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment for sexually harassing a 14-year-old boy at the Kurla bus stop in November 2018.
Court Finds Accused Guilty of Inappropriate Touching at Kurla Bus Stop
The court found Anand Balu Jadhav guilty after concluding that the prosecution had proved that he approached the boy around 1.30am on November 3, 2018, and touched him inappropriately.
According to the prosecution, the minor was waiting for a bus when Jadhav came close, placed his hand on the boy’s shoulder and then moved it to his chest. He also made gestures indicating sexual favours.
Victim Sought Immediate Help at Police Chowky
Frightened by the accused’s actions, the boy immediately ran to a nearby police chowky for help. Jadhav followed him, but the police detained him on the spot after the boy reported the incident. The minor later narrated the incident to his mother, who then filed a complaint at the Kurla police station.
Eight Witnesses Examined; Court Says Evidence Clear and Strong
Public prosecutor Geeta Sharma examined eight witnesses during the trial, including the victim and his aunt. The court noted that Jadhav had been taken into custody immediately after the incident, strengthening the prosecution’s case. In its order, the court observed that the evidence clearly showed the accused acted with sexual intent while touching the boy.
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Jadhav was convicted under relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and sentenced to three years in prison.
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