Lokesh Kumar Choubey vs State (Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi)

ik-37729161 Delhi High Court 19 February 2026 • 16 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (5)

Anjali Kumar Mishra Counsel Appellant Anjul Dwivedi Counsel Appellant Hardeep Kaur Mishra Counsel Appellant Manan Kumar Mishra Counsel Appellant Utkarsh Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi Respondent Lokesh Kumar Choubey Appellant

Case Significance

Lokesh Kumar Choubey vs State (Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi) is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 19, 2026 (citation: ik-37729161). Criminal appeal against conviction under Section 376 IPC for rape on the false promise of marriage. The prosecution alleged the accused drugged the complainant with a laced soft drink and committed rape in August 2012, continuing sexual intercourse for about a year. The court found material omissions and contradictions in the evidence, held the prosecution failed to establish the case beyond reasonable doubt, and acquitted the appellant. The case was heard by Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha. Counsel appearing: Anjali Kumar Mishra (counsel for appellant), Anjul Dwivedi (counsel for appellant), Hardeep Kaur Mishra (counsel for appellant), Manan Kumar Mishra (counsel for appellant), Utkarsh (counsel for respondent).

Summary

Criminal appeal against conviction under Section 376 IPC for rape on the false promise of marriage. The prosecution alleged the accused drugged the complainant with a laced soft drink and committed rape in August 2012, continuing sexual intercourse for about a year. The court found material omissions and contradictions in the evidence, held the prosecution failed to establish the case beyond reasonable doubt, and acquitted the appellant.

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