Assam Court Hands Down Stiff Sentences in Child Marriage Case; Life Imprisonment and 20 Years for Convicted Duo

In a significant legal development, a district court in Assam’s Morigaon has delivered a life sentence to Amir Ali and a 20-year jail term to Ferdus Alom in connection with a child marriage case. The judgment, pronounced by the Additional Sessions Judge cum Special Judge (POCSO), Morigaon, involves charges under Section 120(B)/376DA IPC R/W-Sec 6 of the POCSO Act, and R/W Sec 9/10/11 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. Notably, the trial monitoring revealed attempts to influence witnesses, with an individual named Merajul Islam threatening the victim and others to provide favorable evidence for the accused, along with offering bribes during the proceedings.