2 min readChandigarhFeb 25, 2026 05:28 PM ISTThe Fatehabad court also imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on the convict, earmarking its half as compensation for the girl.A court in Haryana’s Fatehabad on Tuesday sentenced a 55‑year‑old villager to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life for sexually harassing his nine‑year‑old granddaughter in December 2024.Amit Garg, Additional Sessions Judge and Special Judge of the Fast Track Court in Fatehabad, found the man guilty under sections 4(2) and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act and sentenced him to life imprisonment until death.The prosecution, led by District Attorney Devendra Mittal and Assistant District Attorney Naveen, argued that the convict deserved no leniency given the gravity of the crime and his record as a habitual offender. During the trial, it was revealed that he had previously been convicted of raping his stepdaughter and was out on bail when he sexually harassed his granddaughter.The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on the convict, earmarking its half as compensation for the girl.District Attorney Mittal remarked that the ruling would serve as a stern warning to society, underscoring that those who commit crimes against children will face the strictest possible legal consequences.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd