Mathura POCSO Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Minor's Abuse
A Special POCSO Court in Mathura has sentenced Shyam Bihari to life imprisonment for the sexual abuse of a minor girl and possession of CSAEM.
In a decisive blow against child exploitation, a Special POCSO Court in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man named Shyam Bihari to life imprisonment. The court found the accused guilty of the brutal sexual abuse of a minor girl and the possession of illicit digital material. Along with the life term, the court imposed a fine of Rs 1.43 lakh on the convict.
A Web of Crimes: From Digital Abuse to Physical Assault
The case came to light when the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case against Shyam Bihari on June 17, 2025. Initially, the investigation focused on the collection, transmission, and publication of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitative Material (CSAEM) in electronic form.
However, as the CBI dug deeper into the evidence, the horror escalated. The agency discovered that the accused had not only dealt in illegal digital content but had also committed aggravated penetrative sexual assault against a minor girl.
CBI's Meticulous Investigation
The CBI handled the case with extreme sensitivity, ensuring that the victim's safety, dignity, and emotional health remained the top priority. To support the survivor, the agency provided professional counselling and collaborated closely with:
- Forensic experts
- Medical professionals specializing in child sexual abuse
- Child protection authorities
Beyond the human element, the CBI focused heavily on the technical side of the crime, taking special precautions to collect, handle, and preserve digital evidence to ensure a foolproof case in court.
The Legal Journey to Justice
Following a thorough investigation, the CBI filed a formal chargesheet against Shyam Bihari on August 14, 2025. The trial court subsequently framed charges on October 16, 2025. After reviewing the evidence, the Special Judge, POCSO Act, Mathura, delivered the verdict on October 30.
Shyam Bihari was convicted under a combination of stringent laws, including:
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012: For aggravated penetrative sexual assault and sexual abuse.
- The Indian Penal Code (IPC): For related criminal offences.
- The Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000: For the use of a child for pornographic purposes and the storage of child sexual abuse material.
The CBI has reiterated its unwavering commitment to investigating and prosecuting crimes involving the exploitation of children, emphasizing that the safety and rights of minors are given the highest priority.