Shagina Kayyum Mohd. Qureshi vs State Of Maharashtra
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Case Significance
Shagina Kayyum Mohd. Qureshi vs State Of Maharashtra is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 24, 2025 (citation: ik-174081469). The appellant was convicted under Sections 363 and 372 IPC for kidnapping and attempting to sell a minor boy for Rs.1,00,000. On appeal, the court found that while the prosecution proved the child was found with the accused, it failed to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the accused had kidnapped the child or was attempting to sell him, as the key witness's testimony was inconsistent. The appeal was allowed, the accused was acquitted of all charges, and any fine paid was directed to be r The case was heard by Justice R.M. Joshi. Counsel appearing: Nidhi Gupta (counsel for appellant), Pravada Raut (counsel for appellant), S. S. Ghag (counsel for respondent), Yogesh Rawool (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The appellant was convicted under Sections 363 and 372 IPC for kidnapping and attempting to sell a minor boy for Rs.1,00,000. On appeal, the court found that while the prosecution proved the child was found with the accused, it failed to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the accused had kidnapped the child or was attempting to sell him, as the key witness's testimony was inconsistent. The appeal was allowed, the accused was acquitted of all charges, and any fine paid was directed to be refunded.
What was the outcome of Shagina Kayyum Mohd. Qureshi vs State Of Maharashtra?
The appellant was convicted under Sections 363 and 372 IPC for kidnapping and attempting to sell a minor boy for Rs.1,00,000. On appeal, the court found that while the prosecution proved the child was...
Judgment
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