Overview On December 03, 2025 , a Kadapa POCSO Court sentenced a man to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹10,000 for sexually assaulting a minor girl on a moving train six years ago. The court also awarded ₹10.50 lakh as compensation to the victim. Key Developments Court Order: Kadapa POCSO Court Judge C. Praveen Kumar directed the Guntakal Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) to pay the compensation amount to the girl. Departmental Action: The judge recommended departmental action against the TTI (Travelling Ticket Inspector) who was on duty on the date of the incident. Incident Details: According to the verdict, the convict chased and sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl on January 27, 2019 , while she was travelling with her parents on the Rayalaseema Superfast Express . Aftermath: Passengers caught the perpetrator, but he escaped at Kadapa Railway Station . Legal Action: A case was registered at Secunderabad Railway Police Station (RPS) and transferred to Kadapa RPS . Legal Framework Sections Applied: The case was filed under Section 376(2) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and relevant provisions of the POCSO Act . Investigation: Railway DSP (Retd) Ramesh investigated the case and filed a chargesheet. Accused: The accused was identified as Gali Ramprasad Reddy , a 28-year-old mason from Kadapa town. UPSC Relevance This case is relevant to GS2: Social Justice and GS2: Polity . It highlights the importance of the POCSO Act in protecting children from sexual offenses and the role of the judiciary in ensuring justice. The incident also raises questions about passenger safety on trains and the accountability of railway authorities. Important Facts Date of Incident: January 27, 2019 Court: Kadapa POCSO Court Compensation: ₹10.50 lakh Accused: Gali Ramprasad Reddy Sections Applied: Section 376(2) IPC and POCSO Act