Vyankatrao Sambhajirao Kadam vs The State Of Maharashtra And Others

ik-172554336 Bombay High Court 22 December 2025 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 293 OF 2005; CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 3232 OF 2019; Criminal Appeal No. 293 of 2005; Criminal Application No. 3232 of 2019 • 22 min read

Judges (1)

Abhay S. Waghwase Delivered

Counsel (1)

S. A. Gaikwad Counsel Appellant

Parties (6)

State of Maharashtra Appellant Balaji Baliram Kadam Respondent Madhav Baliram Kadam Respondent Sheshrao Baliram Kadam Respondent Tukaram Baliram Kadam Respondent Vyankatrao Sambhajirao Kadam Applicant

Case Significance

Vyankatrao Sambhajirao Kadam vs The State Of Maharashtra And Others is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 22, 2025 (citation: ik-172554336). The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of four accused persons convicted under Section 325 r/w 34 IPC for causing grievous hurt, while the complainant Vyankatrao Kadam separately sought to challenge the appellate court's acquittal. The High Court partly allowed both appeals, maintaining the conviction under Section 325 r/w 34 IPC but reducing the sentence from one year to three months rigorous imprisonment given the long lapse of time since the 1994 occurrence. The court also directe The case was heard by Justice Abhay S. Waghwase. Counsel appearing: S. A. Gaikwad (counsel for appellant).

Summary

The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of four accused persons convicted under Section 325 r/w 34 IPC for causing grievous hurt, while the complainant Vyankatrao Kadam separately sought to challenge the appellate court's acquittal. The High Court partly allowed both appeals, maintaining the conviction under Section 325 r/w 34 IPC but reducing the sentence from one year to three months rigorous imprisonment given the long lapse of time since the 1994 occurrence. The court also directed the accused to pay Rs.10,000 each as compensation to the complainant under Section 357 CrPC.

What was the outcome of Vyankatrao Sambhajirao Kadam vs The State Of Maharashtra And Others?

The State of Maharashtra appealed the acquittal of four accused persons convicted under Section 325 r/w 34 IPC for causing grievous hurt, while the complainant Vyankatrao Kadam separately sought to ch...

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