Srinagar, Jan. 17 -- A fast-track court for POCSO cases here on Friday sentenced a man to 14 years imprisonment besides imposing Rs 15,000 fine on him for sexual assault on a minor.

The court also awarded Rs 5 lakh as compensation to the victim for her rehabilitation.

Presiding Officer Umi Kulsoom had earlier held Shahid A Sheikh, a resident of Srinagar, guilty under Section 4 of the POCSO Act and Sections 363 and 376 of the IPC on December 30.

The court ordered 14 years' imprisonment under POCSO, 10 years under Section 376 IPC (rape), and seven years under Section 363 IPC (kidnapping). However it directed that all sentences shall run concurrently. In default of payment of the fine, the convict will undergo three months' additional imp...