Kerala psychologist gets 6 years’ rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing boy
The Hindu
Convict used to run a private clinic in Thiruvananthapuram
The Thiruvananthapuram Fast Track Special Court sentenced clinical psychologist K. Gireesh to six years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) on Saturday after being found guilty of sexually abusing a minor boy five years ago.
Special Judge R. Jayakrishnan pronounced the verdict against Gireesh, 58, who hails from Killipalam and used to run a private clinic in the same building. Found guilty under Section 10 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 that deals with punishment for aggravated sexual assault, the psychologist has also been slapped a fine of ₹1 lakh, a default of which would lead to additional imprisonment for six months.
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