Thane Court Jails Man 20 Years for Minor's Sexual Assault, Pregnancy

• A Thane court sentenced a man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2021.
• The assault led to the victim's pregnancy, and the court deemed the crime "heinous."
• The accused, Sahid Mohammad Ramzan Hasmi, was also fined Rs 50,000 under the POCSO Act.
• The judge emphasized that such offenses must be dealt with stringently.
• The court directed the fine amount to be given to the victim and recommended compensation from the District Legal Services Authority.

Why It Matters: This ruling emphasizes stringent punishment for child sexual abuse.