Bhimraoji S/O Manikraoji Dhole vs State Of Mah. Thr. Pso Ps Karanja (Gh.) ...
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Case Significance
Bhimraoji S/O Manikraoji Dhole vs State Of Mah. Thr. Pso Ps Karanja (Gh.) ... is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 17, 2024 (citation: ik-132545259). A 68-year-old appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 read with Section 18 POCSO Act and Sections 376(2)(j) and 376-AB read with Section 511 IPC for alleged sexual assault on a minor in Karanja, Wardha district. The Court modified the conviction, acquitting the appellant of the graver POCSO Section 6 and IPC Section 376 charges but convicting him under Section 354-A(1)(i) IPC (sexual harassment) and Section 9(m) punishable under Section 10 POCSO Act (sexual assault by a person in The case was heard by Justice G.A. Sanap. Counsel appearing: Amit Chutke (counsel for respondent), Madhur Deo (counsel for appellant).
Summary
A 68-year-old appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 read with Section 18 POCSO Act and Sections 376(2)(j) and 376-AB read with Section 511 IPC for alleged sexual assault on a minor in Karanja, Wardha district. The Court modified the conviction, acquitting the appellant of the graver POCSO Section 6 and IPC Section 376 charges but convicting him under Section 354-A(1)(i) IPC (sexual harassment) and Section 9(m) punishable under Section 10 POCSO Act (sexual assault by a person in position of authority), reducing the sentence to five years rigorous imprisonment. The appeal was partly allowed.
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A 68-year-old appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 read with Section 18 POCSO Act and Sections 376(2)(j) and 376-AB read with Section 511 IPC for alleged sexual assault on a minor in Ka...
Judgment
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