<h1>New Delhi court sentences man to 5 years for sexual assault under POCSO sections 10 and 12; victim awarded compensation.</h1> A court in New Delhi sentenced a 48-year-old man to five years of rigorous imprisonment for aggravated sexual assault and sexual harassment of a seven-year-old girl in 2018. Convicted under sections 10 and 12 of the POCSO Act, the court emphasized that the punishment should reflect the severity of the crime to deter similar offenses. The court considered various factors, including the gravity of the offense and the social and economic conditions of those involved. Additionally, the man received a one-year sentence for sexual harassment, to run concurrently, and the victim was awarded Rs 3 lakh in compensation.