Man Sentenced for Voyeurism in Meghalaya: A Year Behind Bars
In a significant ruling, a man in Meghalaya has been sentenced to one year in prison for voyeurism after peeping into a bathroom while a girl was bathing. The incident, which occurred in December 2019, led to charges under the IPC and the POCSO Act. The court's decision underscores the seriousness of privacy violations and the legal consequences that follow. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding personal privacy and the legal repercussions of infringing upon it.
| Jul 4, 2025, 20:20 IST
Court Ruling on Voyeurism Case
Mendipathar: A court in the North Garo Hills district of Meghalaya has sentenced a man to one year in prison for peeping into a bathroom while a girl was bathing, as confirmed by officials on Friday.
The incident took place back in December 2019.
The accused faced charges under Section 354C of the Indian Penal Code, which pertains to voyeurism, as well as the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Judge B Joshi of the POCSO court handed down the one-year sentence and also imposed a fine of Rs 1,000.
The court emphasized that such violations of privacy are serious offenses and will be addressed with strictness under the law.
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