Nagpur Bench At Nagpur vs State Of Maharashtra

ik-30861414 Bombay High Court 22 December 2025 • CRIMINAL APPEAL No. 654 • 33 min read

Judges (1)

Nivedita P. Mehta Delivered

Counsel (2)

S. S. Tambulkar Counsel Appellant S.N. Thakur Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

State of Maharashtra Respondent Duragsay @ Motu Jiyalal Chaudhari Appellant

Case Significance

Nagpur Bench At Nagpur vs State Of Maharashtra is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 22, 2025 (citation: ik-30861414). The appellant was convicted under Section 376(2)(j) IPC for rape of an intellectually disabled woman who became pregnant, with the DNA report confirming paternity. The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) dismissed the appeal, confirming the 14-year rigorous imprisonment sentence, finding the prosecution evidence including medical testimony, DNA evidence, and circumstantial chain was properly appreciated by the trial court. The case was heard by Justice Nivedita P. Mehta. Counsel appearing: S. S. Tambulkar (counsel for appellant), S.N. Thakur (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The appellant was convicted under Section 376(2)(j) IPC for rape of an intellectually disabled woman who became pregnant, with the DNA report confirming paternity. The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) dismissed the appeal, confirming the 14-year rigorous imprisonment sentence, finding the prosecution evidence including medical testimony, DNA evidence, and circumstantial chain was properly appreciated by the trial court.

What was the outcome of Nagpur Bench At Nagpur vs State Of Maharashtra?

The appellant was convicted under Section 376(2)(j) IPC for rape of an intellectually disabled woman who became pregnant, with the DNA report confirming paternity. The Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench)...

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (ik-30861414)