Shiv Prashad @ Kartaru vs State (Gnct) Of Delhi

ik-102639916 Delhi High Court 15 December 2025 • 14 min read

Judges (1)

Manoj Kumar Ohri Delivered

Counsel (4)

Ankur Chhibber Counsel Amicus Bhavesh Seth Counsel Appellant Shubhi Gupta Counsel Respondent Siddharth Kaushal Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

State (NCT) of Delhi Respondent Shiv Prashad @ Kartaru Appellant

Case Significance

Shiv Prashad @ Kartaru vs State (Gnct) Of Delhi is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 15, 2025 (citation: ik-102639916). The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Sections 376/323 IPC for offences against a minor. The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant on all charges, finding that the prosecutrix's testimony was inconsistent, unreliable, and unsupported by medical evidence, and the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. The case was heard by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri. Counsel appearing: Ankur Chhibber (amicus curiae), Bhavesh Seth (counsel for appellant), Shubhi Gupta (counsel for respondent), Siddharth Kaushal (counsel for appellant).

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Sections 376/323 IPC for offences against a minor. The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant on all charges, finding that the prosecutrix's testimony was inconsistent, unreliable, and unsupported by medical evidence, and the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.

What was the outcome of Shiv Prashad @ Kartaru vs State (Gnct) Of Delhi?

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Sections 376/323 IPC for offences against a minor. The Delhi High Court acquitted the appellant on all charges, finding tha...

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