78-year-old paediatrician sentenced to 47 years in POCSO case in Keralam
A 78‑year‑old paediatrician has been sentenced to 47 years in prison after a Kerala court found him guilty under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for abusing minors. The ruling applies the law’s maximum penalties, underscoring the seriousness with which Indian courts are treating child sexual abuse cases, and will serve the term unless granted remission under prison rules.