Bengaluru court sentences Tennessee man to three years in prison for sexually assaulting minors during flight | Bengaluru

The court also imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on Ammawasai Murugesan.

The incident occurred on June 27, 2023, when Murugesan, under the influence of alcohol, inappropriately touched the minor girl during the flight. The girl's mother protested against his behavior, after which the flight attendants changed their seats.

After landing, the girl's father reported the incident to the Kempegowda International Airport police, which led to Murugesan's arrest under Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. He was granted bail on July 27, 2023.

During the trial, the victim testified via video link because she was abroad.

Last week, the Additional District and Sessions Fast-Track Special Court in Bengaluru Rural district found Murugesan guilty and sentenced him under the POCSO Act.

The court order said that if Murugesan did not pay the fine, he would face another three months in prison. Half of the fine ₹The victim is to be paid 5,000 euros in compensation.

The court also held that Murugesan is entitled to credit for the time he spent in custody from June 28 to July 27, 2023, towards his sentence.

The court has granted Murugesan bail to appeal against the verdict, citing his cooperative behaviour throughout the trial and his regular attendance at court hearings. Under Section 389 of the Criminal Procedure Code, he can remain on bail until the appeal period expires.

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