Sexually Assaulted at 15, Delivered a Child at 16, Dropped Out of School: Meghalaya HC Upholds POCSO Conviction; Directs Benefits for Survivor and Her Child
Meghalaya High Court upholds the conviction under Sections 6 and 8, POCSO Act for 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and fine. The Court directed the DLSA and the DCPO, East Khasi Hills District to ensure that the benefits under POCSO, are made available to the survivor and her child at the earliest.