Suvarna Deepak Bhadale vs The State Of Maharashtra

ik-22669226 Bombay High Court 12 November 2024 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.107 OF 2021; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.130 OF 2021; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.131 OF 2021; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.180 OF 2021; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.307 OF 2021 • 40 min read

Judges (2)

Neeraj P. Dhote Coram R.G. Avachat Delivered

Counsel (4)

S.B. Bhapkar Counsel Respondent S.J. Salgare Counsel Respondent S.J. Salunke Counsel Appellant S.S. Bhise Counsel Respondent

Parties (5)

State of Maharashtra Respondent Rahul @ Lakhan Shrirang Chudavakar Appellant Sahebrao Pralhad Ingole Appellant Sarika Goroba Ingole Respondent Suvarna Deepak Bhadale Appellant

Case Significance

Suvarna Deepak Bhadale vs The State Of Maharashtra is a Bombay High Court decision dated November 12, 2024 (citation: ik-22669226). Five connected criminal appeals challenged convictions under Sections 302, 363, 364, 120-B r/w 34 IPC and the Maharashtra Prevention of Human Sacrifice Act, 2013 in a case involving alleged human sacrifice and murder in Osmanabad district. The Court found the prosecution's circumstantial evidence insufficient — recovered articles bore no blood stains, rope pieces could not be matched, and the last-seen witness was unreliable. All appellants were acquitted and ordered released. The bench comprised Justices Neeraj P. Dhote and R.G. Avachat. The judgment was delivered by Justice R.G. Avachat. Counsel appearing: S.B. Bhapkar (counsel for respondent), S.J. Salgare (counsel for respondent), S.J. Salunke (counsel for appellant), S.S. Bhise (counsel for respondent).

Summary

Five connected criminal appeals challenged convictions under Sections 302, 363, 364, 120-B r/w 34 IPC and the Maharashtra Prevention of Human Sacrifice Act, 2013 in a case involving alleged human sacrifice and murder in Osmanabad district. The Court found the prosecution's circumstantial evidence insufficient — recovered articles bore no blood stains, rope pieces could not be matched, and the last-seen witness was unreliable. All appellants were acquitted and ordered released.

What was the outcome of Suvarna Deepak Bhadale vs The State Of Maharashtra?

Five connected criminal appeals challenged convictions under Sections 302, 363, 364, 120-B r/w 34 IPC and the Maharashtra Prevention of Human Sacrifice Act, 2013 in a case involving alleged human sacr...

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