Gopal Manik Biradar vs The State Of Maharashtra
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Case Significance
Gopal Manik Biradar vs The State Of Maharashtra is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 16, 2025 (citation: ik-135595969). The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 8 of POCSO Act (3 years RI) and Section 354A(1) IPC (6 months RI) for sexually assaulting a 7th standard girl while she was returning from school. The Court dismissed the appeal, finding the victim's testimony was clear, cogent, and unshaken, the presumption under Section 29 of POCSO was not rebutted, and the defence of false implication due to a quarrel over a tractor was improbable. The case was heard by Justice Neeraj P. Dhote. Counsel appearing: A. D. Wange (counsel for respondent), B. K. Patil (counsel for respondent), V. D. Gunale (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 8 of POCSO Act (3 years RI) and Section 354A(1) IPC (6 months RI) for sexually assaulting a 7th standard girl while she was returning from school. The Court dismissed the appeal, finding the victim's testimony was clear, cogent, and unshaken, the presumption under Section 29 of POCSO was not rebutted, and the defence of false implication due to a quarrel over a tractor was improbable.
What was the outcome of Gopal Manik Biradar vs The State Of Maharashtra?
The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 8 of POCSO Act (3 years RI) and Section 354A(1) IPC (6 months RI) for sexually assaulting a 7th standard girl while she was returning from school....
Judgment
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