{
  "id": 12164115,
  "title": "Man sentenced to 10 years’ RI for sexually assaulting 14-year-old niece",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/man-sentenced-to-10-years-ri-for-sexually-assaulting-14-year-old-niece",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T14:11:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/man-sentenced-to-10-years-ri-for-sexually-assaulting-14-year-old-niece/article71547355.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 67-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in rigorous imprisonment and a ₹1 lakh fine by a Fast Track Special Court in Thiruvananthapuram for sexually assaulting his 14-year-old niece. The court, presided over by Special Judge Anju Meera Birla, also ordered an additional two years of imprisonment if the accused fails to pay the fine. The fine is to be given to the survivor, and the government is directed to provide additional compensation. The incident occurred on June 12, 2024, after the accused visited his father-in-law, where the minor girl was preparing for school. The accused is the husband of the survivor's maternal aunt. The survivor, who was adopted by her parents, initially remained silent due to fear of family disputes. The defense argued that the survivor was an adult, but the prosecution presented evidence proving she was a minor. The case involved 18 witnesses and 26 documents presented by the prosecution.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Court ordered additional two years of imprisonment if the accused fails to pay ₹1 lakh fine.",
    "Incident occurred on June 12, 2024, after the accused visited his father-in-law."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}