State vs Vikash Kumar

ik-43363146 Delhi High Court 15 December 2025 • 14 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (3)

Divya Yadav Counsel Petitioner Ritesh Kumar Bahri Counsel Petitioner Vinesh Kumar Counsel Petitioner

Parties (2)

State Petitioner Vikash Kumar Respondent

Case Significance

State vs Vikash Kumar is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 15, 2025 (citation: ik-43363146). The State filed a revision petition against the discharge of the respondent for the offence under Section 376 IPC, while noting that charges under Sections 323/341/354A/354B/506/109/34 IPC were retained for trial by the Magistrate. The Court held that the material on record at best could only cast suspicion but not grave suspicion against the respondent regarding the rape charge, as foundational facts did not disclose the commission of the offence. The petition was dismissed, upholding the di The case was heard by Justice Amit Mahajan. Counsel appearing: Divya Yadav (counsel for petitioner), Ritesh Kumar Bahri (counsel for petitioner), Vinesh Kumar (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

The State filed a revision petition against the discharge of the respondent for the offence under Section 376 IPC, while noting that charges under Sections 323/341/354A/354B/506/109/34 IPC were retained for trial by the Magistrate. The Court held that the material on record at best could only cast suspicion but not grave suspicion against the respondent regarding the rape charge, as foundational facts did not disclose the commission of the offence. The petition was dismissed, upholding the discharge.

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