Vikas vs State

ik-12794213 Delhi High Court 27 February 2026 • 36 min read

Judges (2)

Navin Chawla Delivered Ravinder Dudeja Coram

Counsel (9)

Aman Usman Counsel Respondent Ashwin Vaish Counsel Appellant Atiq Ur Rehman Counsel Respondent Manvendra Yadav Counsel Respondent Shivangi Sharma Counsel Respondent Shivanjali Bhalerao Counsel Respondent Tara Narula Counsel Respondent Uttam Panwar Counsel Appellant V Thomas Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

State Respondent Vikas Appellant

Case Significance

Vikas vs State is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 27, 2026 (citation: ik-12794213). The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Section 376AB IPC for rape of a girl below 12 years of age and wrongful confinement. The Court upheld the conviction but reduced the sentence from 20 years to 10 years rigorous imprisonment under Section 376AB IPC, with all sentences running concurrently. The appellant was directed to surrender within two weeks. The bench comprised Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja. The judgment was delivered by Justice Navin Chawla.

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Section 376AB IPC for rape of a girl below 12 years of age and wrongful confinement. The Court upheld the conviction but reduced the sentence from 20 years to 10 years rigorous imprisonment under Section 376AB IPC, with all sentences running concurrently. The appellant was directed to surrender within two weeks.

What was the outcome of Vikas vs State?

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Section 376AB IPC for rape of a girl below 12 years of age and wrongful confinement. The Court upheld the conviction but re...

Judgment

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