Sikandar Somsing Chavhan vs The State Of Maharashtra, Thr. Pso Ps ...

ik-131886061 Bombay High Court 26 November 2024 • WRIT PETITION NO. 584 OF 2022 • 32 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (3)

Ganesh Umale Counsel Respondent Neerja G. Choubey Counsel Respondent S. D. Chande Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

State of Maharashtra Respondent Sikandar Somsing Chavhan Appellant

Case Significance

Sikandar Somsing Chavhan vs The State Of Maharashtra, Thr. Pso Ps ... is a Bombay High Court decision dated November 26, 2024 (citation: ik-131886061). The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 376(2)(l) IPC and Sections 3, 4, 5(k), and 6 of the POCSO Act with a 10-year sentence imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Mangrulpir (Washim district). The Court found the prosecution's evidence, particularly the victim's testimony, was insufficient to prove the appellant's complicity, and the appellant deserved the benefit of doubt. The appeal was allowed and the appellant was acquitted of all charges. The case was heard by Justice G.A. Sanap. Counsel appearing: Ganesh Umale (counsel for respondent), Neerja G. Choubey (counsel for respondent), S. D. Chande (counsel for appellant).

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 376(2)(l) IPC and Sections 3, 4, 5(k), and 6 of the POCSO Act with a 10-year sentence imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Mangrulpir (Washim district). The Court found the prosecution's evidence, particularly the victim's testimony, was insufficient to prove the appellant's complicity, and the appellant deserved the benefit of doubt. The appeal was allowed and the appellant was acquitted of all charges.

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