Sahebrao Pralhad Ingole vs The State Of Maharashtra

ik-124762566 Bombay High Court 12 November 2024 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.107 OF 2021; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.130 OF 2021; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.131 OF 2021; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.180 OF 2021; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.307 OF 2021 • 40 min read

Judges (2)

Neeraj P. Dhote Coram R.G. Avachat Delivered

Counsel (4)

S.B. Bhapkar Counsel Respondent S.J. Salgare Counsel Respondent S.J. Salunke Counsel Appellant S.S. Bhise Counsel Respondent

Parties (5)

State of Maharashtra Respondent Dropadi Appellant Rahul @ Lakhan Shrirang Chudavakar Appellant Sahebrao Pralhad Ingole Appellant Sarika Goroba Ingole Respondent

Case Significance

Sahebrao Pralhad Ingole vs The State Of Maharashtra is a Bombay High Court decision dated November 12, 2024 (citation: ik-124762566). Five connected criminal appeals challenged convictions for murder, kidnapping, and offences under the Maharashtra Prevention of Human Sacrifice and Black Magic Act, 2013 in an Osmanabad case. The Court found the prosecution evidence unreliable — the key witness was not relied upon, recovered articles bore no blood stains, the glass piece and rope evidence was not properly connected to the crime, and the last-seen evidence was weak. All appellants were acquitted and directed to be set at liber The bench comprised Justices Neeraj P. Dhote and R.G. Avachat. The judgment was delivered by Justice R.G. Avachat. Counsel appearing: S.B. Bhapkar (counsel for respondent), S.J. Salgare (counsel for respondent), S.J. Salunke (counsel for appellant), S.S. Bhise (counsel for respondent).

Summary

Five connected criminal appeals challenged convictions for murder, kidnapping, and offences under the Maharashtra Prevention of Human Sacrifice and Black Magic Act, 2013 in an Osmanabad case. The Court found the prosecution evidence unreliable — the key witness was not relied upon, recovered articles bore no blood stains, the glass piece and rope evidence was not properly connected to the crime, and the last-seen evidence was weak. All appellants were acquitted and directed to be set at liberty.

What was the outcome of Sahebrao Pralhad Ingole vs The State Of Maharashtra?

Five connected criminal appeals challenged convictions for murder, kidnapping, and offences under the Maharashtra Prevention of Human Sacrifice and Black Magic Act, 2013 in an Osmanabad case. The Cour...

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