Shaikh Musa Shaikh Baba vs The State Of Maharashtra And Another

ik-161157995 Bombay High Court 16 December 2025 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.362 OF 2024; CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.3152 OF 2025 • 12 min read

Judges (1)

Neeraj P. Dhote Delivered

Counsel (4)

K. N. Shaikh Counsel Respondent M. L. Sangit Counsel Respondent Samir S. Shaikh Counsel Appellant Tousif S. Shaikh Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

State of Maharashtra Respondent Shaikh Musa Shaikh Baba Appellant

Case Significance

Shaikh Musa Shaikh Baba vs The State Of Maharashtra And Another is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 16, 2025 (citation: ik-161157995). The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 10 r/w 9 and 8 r/w 7 of the POCSO Act (aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault). The court found that a criminal case had been filed by the informant's wife against her in-laws before the POCSO complaint was lodged, suggesting the complaint was motivated by a family dispute. The conviction was quashed and set aside, and the appellant was acquitted and ordered to be released. The case was heard by Justice Neeraj P. Dhote. Counsel appearing: K. N. Shaikh (counsel for respondent), M. L. Sangit (counsel for respondent), Samir S. Shaikh (counsel for appellant), Tousif S. Shaikh (counsel for appellant).

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 10 r/w 9 and 8 r/w 7 of the POCSO Act (aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault). The court found that a criminal case had been filed by the informant's wife against her in-laws before the POCSO complaint was lodged, suggesting the complaint was motivated by a family dispute. The conviction was quashed and set aside, and the appellant was acquitted and ordered to be released.

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