Kerala School Teacher Sentenced to Life for Raping 10-Year-Old Student: Justice Served in Landmark POCSO Case

Nov 15, 2025 07:49 pm CST

A 48-year-old school teacher and BJP activist in Kerala received life imprisonment for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. The Thalassery Fast Track Special Court convicted him under multiple sections of the POCSO Act and IPC after a thorough investigation that examined 42 witnesses and 91 documents. The case highlights Kerala's commitment to protecting child rights through strict enforcement of child protection laws.