HC reduces POCSO convict's jail term for writing essays

The Bombay High Court upheld a man's conviction under POCSO Act but reduced his life sentence to 12 years, citing his reform efforts in jail, including participating in programmes on Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts and essay writing during incarceration. Court said, "All these factors considered cumulatively, would make us show some leniency towards him." The accused has served nine years.