NationalThursday, 28 May 2026·The Hindu
POCSO conviction in Tiruvallur: man gets 39 years rigorous imprisonment for sexual abuse of twin girls
A Tiruvallur POCSO special court sentenced Srinivasan, 57, to 39 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹45,000 for abusing twin girls.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In 2026, the Tiruvallur District POCSO Special Court convicted Srinivasan, 57, for sexually assaulting twin 13-year-old girls and sentenced him to 39 years rigorous imprisonment with a fine of ₹45,000.
Key specifics
- The accused, Srinivasan, is 57 years old and worked as a painter in Veppampattu.
- The victims were twin girls aged 13, and the abuse began in 2023.
- The complaint was filed at the Poonamallee All Women Police Station, after which he was arrested under the POCSO Act.
- The court imposed 39 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹45,000.
- The judge also recommended compensation of ₹3.50 lakh for one victim and ₹50,000 for the other.
Exam lens
Question type: criminal law and child protection, key terms are POCSO Act, 39 years RI, ₹45,000 fine, Poonamallee All Women Police Station, and Tiruvallur District POCSO Special Court; TNPSC may ask the law used and the compensation recommended.