20-Year Sentence for Sexual Assault in Gyalshing: Accused Convicted Under POCSO, IPC and JJ Act
20-Year Sentence for Sexual Assault in Gyalshing: Accused Convicted Under POCSO, IPC and JJ Act
The Court of Special Judge (POCSO), Gyalshing District, has convicted Jay Narayan Mondal @ Joy, a resident of Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal (currently residing at Bermiok), for multiple offences including aggravated sexual assault of a minor.
The case pertains to Dentam PS FIR No. 03/2023, dated April 15, 2023, registered under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), POCSO Act, and the Juvenile Justice Act.
The court, in its judgment dated July 31, 2025, found the accused guilty of the following charges and awarded the corresponding sentences:
• 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹10,000 under Section 376(3) IPC
• 20 years’ imprisonment and a fine of ₹10,000 under Section 4(2) of the POCSO (Amendment) Act, 2019
• 2 years’ rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹10,000 under Section 77 of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2015
• 1 year imprisonment and a fine of ₹3,000 under Section 201 IPC
The case was meticulously investigated by PI Sagar Subba, whose efforts have been lauded by the police department. In recognition of his dedication and effective investigation, PI Subba has been recommended for a suitable reward.
Superintendent of Police, Gyalshing District, Tshering Sherpa, SPS, congratulated PI Subba and emphasized that such results should serve as motivation for others to work diligently in securing justice, especially in sensitive cases involving children.
