Sh. Sonu vs State (Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi)

ik-117286639 Delhi High Court 20 December 2025 • 15 min read

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Case Significance

Sh. Sonu vs State (Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi) is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 20, 2025 (citation: ik-117286639). The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Section 506 IPC for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on an 11-year-old child and criminal intimidation, for which he was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment. The Court found the testimony of the child victim credible and reliable, with minor contradictions insufficient to discredit the prosecution case. The appeal was dismissed, the conviction upheld, and the appellant was directed to be taken into custo The case was heard by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri. Counsel appearing: Dushyant Kishan Kaul (amicus curiae), Pradeep Gahalot (counsel for respondent), Rovin Kumar (counsel for appellant), Shelly Gujela (counsel for appellant).

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Section 506 IPC for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on an 11-year-old child and criminal intimidation, for which he was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment. The Court found the testimony of the child victim credible and reliable, with minor contradictions insufficient to discredit the prosecution case. The appeal was dismissed, the conviction upheld, and the appellant was directed to be taken into custody to serve his remaining sentence.

What was the outcome of Sh. Sonu vs State (Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi)?

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Section 506 IPC for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on an 11-year-old child and criminal intimidation, for which he w...

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