Pawan @ Jivan Pralhad Ingle And 2 Others vs The State Of Maharashtra Thr. Its Pso, ...
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Case Significance
Pawan @ Jivan Pralhad Ingle And 2 Others vs The State Of Maharashtra Thr. Its... is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 18, 2025 (citation: ik-186237847). Three appellants convicted under Section 376(2)(j)(n) IPC and Sections 4, 8, and 12 of the POCSO Act for gang rape of a minor during the COVID-19 pandemic appealed their conviction and sentences of 20 years imprisonment. The Court found the prosecution evidence suffered from contradictions, unexplained delay, procedural lapses, inconclusive medical evidence, and lack of reliable corroboration, with the case built on assumptions rather than clear proof. The appeal was allowed, the conviction w The case was heard by Justice Nivedita P. Mehta. Counsel appearing: Amit Chutke (counsel for respondent), Punam Pisurde (counsel for appellant), S.V. Sirpurkar (counsel for appellant).
Summary
Three appellants convicted under Section 376(2)(j)(n) IPC and Sections 4, 8, and 12 of the POCSO Act for gang rape of a minor during the COVID-19 pandemic appealed their conviction and sentences of 20 years imprisonment. The Court found the prosecution evidence suffered from contradictions, unexplained delay, procedural lapses, inconclusive medical evidence, and lack of reliable corroboration, with the case built on assumptions rather than clear proof. The appeal was allowed, the conviction was quashed, and all three appellants were acquitted and ordered to be released forthwith.
What was the outcome of Pawan @ Jivan Pralhad Ingle And 2 Others vs The State Of Maharashtra Thr. Its...?
Three appellants convicted under Section 376(2)(j)(n) IPC and Sections 4, 8, and 12 of the POCSO Act for gang rape of a minor during the COVID-19 pandemic appealed their conviction and sentences of 20...
Judgment
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