The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Ernakulam, has sentenced Pradeep P.P, 55, of Vazhakkala North, to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment after being convicted for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl from his neighbourhood. He was also slapped a fine of ₹10,000. He was sentenced under Section 376 (2) (i) of the IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act.