Sunil Deorao Ratne vs State Of Mah. Thr. Pso Digras ...
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Case Significance
Sunil Deorao Ratne vs State Of Mah. Thr. Pso Digras ... is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 18, 2025 (citation: ik-109892753). Criminal appeal against conviction under Sections 354, 354-A, 506 IPC and Sections 8 and 12 of POCSO Act for allegedly making an indecent gesture towards and threatening a 15-year-old victim in Digras, Yavatmal district. Upon re-appreciation of evidence, the Court found serious doubts in the prosecution case including non-examination of a material eye-witness, absence of independent witnesses despite availability, and failure to prove the spot of occurrence. The conviction was quashed and the The case was heard by Justice Nivedita P. Mehta. Counsel appearing: H.S. Chawhan (counsel for appellant), S.N. Thakur (counsel for respondent).
Summary
Criminal appeal against conviction under Sections 354, 354-A, 506 IPC and Sections 8 and 12 of POCSO Act for allegedly making an indecent gesture towards and threatening a 15-year-old victim in Digras, Yavatmal district. Upon re-appreciation of evidence, the Court found serious doubts in the prosecution case including non-examination of a material eye-witness, absence of independent witnesses despite availability, and failure to prove the spot of occurrence. The conviction was quashed and the appellant was acquitted, with bail bond discharged and fine refunded.
What was the outcome of Sunil Deorao Ratne vs State Of Mah. Thr. Pso Digras ...?
Criminal appeal against conviction under Sections 354, 354-A, 506 IPC and Sections 8 and 12 of POCSO Act for allegedly making an indecent gesture towards and threatening a 15-year-old victim in Digras...
Judgment
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