India • Jun 21, 2025

UP coach sentenced for student rape

A special court in Meerut has sentenced judo-karate coach Manish (also known as Max) to life in prison for raping his minor student at her school.
The case dates back to 2023 when the FIR was lodged.
Along with the sentence, the judge imposed a ₹50,000 fine under the POCSO Act, making it clear that crimes against children won't go unpunished.

TL;DR

Coach threatened victim to keep quiet

The case came to light after the victim's mother filed an FIR in 2023, reporting that Manish had threatened her daughter not to speak up about what happened.
Police moved quickly—arresting him and filing charges under both IPC and POCSO laws.
The court's decision wraps up nearly two years of legal proceedings and stands as a strong reminder that justice for minors is taken seriously.