IndiaA 55-year-old man named D. Sekar, who presented himself as a 'godman' in Mangalapuram, India, has been sentenced to triple life imprisonment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act. The conviction followed allegations that he sexually assaulted two young girls aged 15 and 13 in 2020, during what he claimed was a spiritual ritual. The victims informed their parents, leading to a police complaint and subsequent prosecution under the POCSO Act. The trial took place at the District Mahila Court in Namakkal, which convicted Sekar and also ordered a fine of ₹6,000.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual legal outcome without overt ideological framing. While the POCSO Act is a piece of legislation with political significance, the focus is on the judicial process and the specific crime committed. There is no evident partisan emphasis or editorializing beyond reporting a
