Irfan vs State

ik-114392869 Delhi High Court 22 November 2025 • 11 min read

Judges (1)

Manoj Kumar Ohri Delivered

Counsel (5)

M.L. Yadav Counsel Appellant Pradeep Gahalot Counsel Respondent Prashant Counsel Appellant Vibhor Garg Counsel Amicus Yadavi Malhotra Counsel Amicus

Parties (2)

State Respondent Irfan Appellant

Case Significance

Irfan vs State is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 22, 2025 (citation: ik-114392869). Appeal against conviction under Sections 376/506 IPC and Section 4 POCSO for rape of a minor. The Court upheld the conviction and sentence of 7 years rigorous imprisonment, finding the prosecutrix's testimony credible despite minor inconsistencies in timing, and directed the appellant to be taken into custody. The case was heard by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri. Counsel appearing: M.L. Yadav (counsel for appellant), Pradeep Gahalot (counsel for respondent), Prashant (counsel for appellant), Vibhor Garg (amicus curiae), Yadavi Malhotra (amicus curiae).

Summary

Appeal against conviction under Sections 376/506 IPC and Section 4 POCSO for rape of a minor. The Court upheld the conviction and sentence of 7 years rigorous imprisonment, finding the prosecutrix's testimony credible despite minor inconsistencies in timing, and directed the appellant to be taken into custody.

What was the outcome of Irfan vs State?

Appeal against conviction under Sections 376/506 IPC and Section 4 POCSO for rape of a minor. The Court upheld the conviction and sentence of 7 years rigorous imprisonment, finding the prosecutrix's t...

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