Rajesh @ Raju vs State

ik-10309906 Delhi High Court 4 December 2025 • 11 min read

Judges (1)

Rajneesh Kumar Gupta Delivered

Counsel (8)

DHCLSC Firm Arsalan Naik Counsel Respondent Astha Counsel Respondent Megha Singh Counsel Respondent Mukesh Kumar Counsel Respondent Nagender Deswal Counsel Appellant Rishi Raj Deswal Counsel Appellant Sunil Singh Rawat Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

State Respondent Rajesh @ Raju Appellant

Case Significance

Rajesh @ Raju vs State is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 4, 2025 (citation: ik-10309906). The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 376 IPC for rape and the sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment. The Delhi High Court partly allowed the appeal, maintaining the conviction but modifying the sentence to the period already undergone, considering mitigating circumstances including the long pendency of the appeal since 2011 and other factors. The case was heard by Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta.

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 376 IPC for rape and the sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment. The Delhi High Court partly allowed the appeal, maintaining the conviction but modifying the sentence to the period already undergone, considering mitigating circumstances including the long pendency of the appeal since 2011 and other factors.

What was the outcome of Rajesh @ Raju vs State?

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 376 IPC for rape and the sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment. The Delhi High Court partly allowed the appeal, maintaining the conviction bu...

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (ik-10309906)