A Special POCSO Court in Kokrajhar, Assam, has sentenced 45-year-old Bodiot Khan to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old minor in March 2023.
Special Judge Nur Jamal Haque passed the sentence. The court also imposed a ₹20,000 fine on Khan.
The report mentions an additional 6 months' imprisonment in connection with the fine, but its wording is incomplete and does not provide the full sentencing detail.
Court order
The case was decided by the Special POCSO Court in Kokrajhar. The sentence covers the sexual assault of the minor identified in the report as 15 years old at the time of the incident.
The reported punishment includes:
- 20 years of rigorous imprisonment
- A ₹20,000 fine
- An additional 6 months' imprisonment mentioned in the report, with the complete detail unavailable
What is known about the case
The incident took place in March 2023. The report identifies the sentenced person as Bodiot Khan and names Nur Jamal Haque as the Special Judge who issued the order.
No further details about the proceedings, the evidence presented in court or the enforcement of the fine are included in the report.
Conclusion
The Kokrajhar Special POCSO Court sentenced Bodiot Khan to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a ₹20,000 fine for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old minor in March 2023. The report also mentions an additional 6 months' imprisonment, but does not give the complete wording of that part of the order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was sentenced by the Kokrajhar POCSO Court?
Bodiot Khan, aged 45, was sentenced by the court.
Q. What sentence did the court impose?
The court imposed 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.
Q. What fine was ordered?
The court imposed a ₹20,000 fine.
Q. When did the assault take place?
The report states that it occurred in March 2023.
Q. Which judge issued the sentence?
Special Judge Nur Jamal Haque issued the sentence.
Q. Where was the case heard?
The case was heard by a Special POCSO Court in Kokrajhar, Assam.
