Deep Chand @ Deepu vs State

ik-27881371 Delhi High Court 17 February 2026 • 13 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (4)

Himanshu Anand Gupta Counsel Respondent Nidhi Sharma Counsel Appellant Pradeep Gahalot Counsel Respondent Saahila Lamba Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

State Respondent Deep Chand @ Deepu Appellant

Case Significance

Deep Chand @ Deepu vs State is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 17, 2026 (citation: ik-27881371). The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 363, 376(2)(i) IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor in 2013. The Court found the evidence regarding the victim's minority unsatisfactory, as her date of birth was changed from one school register to another without clear explanation, and noted that the appellant and the victim are now married with two children. The appeal was allowed and the appellant was acquitted, given the benefit The case was heard by Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha. Counsel appearing: Himanshu Anand Gupta (counsel for respondent), Nidhi Sharma (counsel for appellant), Pradeep Gahalot (counsel for respondent), Saahila Lamba (counsel for appellant).

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 363, 376(2)(i) IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor in 2013. The Court found the evidence regarding the victim's minority unsatisfactory, as her date of birth was changed from one school register to another without clear explanation, and noted that the appellant and the victim are now married with two children. The appeal was allowed and the appellant was acquitted, given the benefit of doubt on the question of the victim's age.

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