Conviction and Sentencing\nAmol Vijay Dhumal, a 45-year-old electrician, has been sentenced to five years in prison for the sexual assault of a 75-year-old woman.\n\nThe incident occurred on April 22, 2024, at the victim's Mount Colah home in Sydney, Australia, while Dhumal was installing solar panels.\n\n## Details of the Incident\nThe court heard that Dhumal first visited the home and questioned the woman about living alone. He then hugged her and attempted to kiss her, claiming she reminded him of his mother, before leaving the property.\n\nHe returned two days later to address a power issue. During this visit, he made inappropriate comments to the elderly woman, subsequently grabbing her and sexually assaulting her in her lounge room.\n\n## Victim Impact\nThe victim's impact statement described her life since the attack as "not living, but only existing." She expressed feeling like "a prison in my own home" and living in constant fear, despite Dhumal's incarceration.\n\nShe also noted withdrawing from her previous community involvement and volunteer work, which had supported multiculturalism.\n\n## Company Response\nDirectors of AKYA Solar, Dhumal's former employer, expressed shock upon learning of the allegations. They stated that Dhumal's departure from the company was unrelated to his arrest.\n\nThe company clarified that the victim had booked the solar panel installation through a third-party contractor, not directly with AKYA Solar.\n\n## Dhumal's Remorse and Appeal\nDhumal denied the offense throughout the proceedings and displayed no remorse. Judge Craig Everson SC noted Dhumal's lack of understanding regarding consent and deemed him a risk of reoffending.\n\nDhumal was sentenced to five years in prison and will be eligible for parole in April 2030. He has lodged an appeal against his conviction, which will be heard while he remains in custody.