Tryambak Ramkisan Dahiwal vs The State Of Maharashtra
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Case Significance
Tryambak Ramkisan Dahiwal vs The State Of Maharashtra is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 24, 2025 (citation: ik-197954144). The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 10 of the POCSO Act (7 years RI) and Section 354 IPC (3 years RI) for sexual offences against a minor. The Court found that the prosecution failed to prove the ingredients of the POCSO offence, particularly since the grandmother's testimony only supported outraging of modesty under Section 354 IPC. The appeal was partly allowed — the POCSO conviction was quashed and set aside, while the conviction and sentence under Section 354 IPC was mai The case was heard by Justice Neeraj P. Dhote. Counsel appearing: A. D. Wange (counsel for respondent), A.G. Dalal (counsel for appellant), J.R. Shah (counsel for respondent).
Summary
The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 10 of the POCSO Act (7 years RI) and Section 354 IPC (3 years RI) for sexual offences against a minor. The Court found that the prosecution failed to prove the ingredients of the POCSO offence, particularly since the grandmother's testimony only supported outraging of modesty under Section 354 IPC. The appeal was partly allowed — the POCSO conviction was quashed and set aside, while the conviction and sentence under Section 354 IPC was maintained.
What was the outcome of Tryambak Ramkisan Dahiwal vs The State Of Maharashtra?
The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 10 of the POCSO Act (7 years RI) and Section 354 IPC (3 years RI) for sexual offences against a minor. The Court found that the prosecution failed...
Judgment
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