Shivam vs State Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi
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Case Significance
Shivam vs State Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 3, 2024 (citation: ik-44055806). The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 10/12 POCSO and Sections 354/354A/354D/511 IPC for offences involving a minor, for which he was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment. The Court found critical discrepancies in the prosecution evidence, including the prosecutrix's testimony not being consistent with the physical evidence. The appeal was allowed, the conviction and sentence were set aside, and the appellant was acquitted. The case was heard by Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma. Counsel appearing: Kiran Bairwa (counsel for respondent), Rajesh Mishra (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 10/12 POCSO and Sections 354/354A/354D/511 IPC for offences involving a minor, for which he was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment. The Court found critical discrepancies in the prosecution evidence, including the prosecutrix's testimony not being consistent with the physical evidence. The appeal was allowed, the conviction and sentence were set aside, and the appellant was acquitted.
What was the outcome of Shivam vs State Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi?
The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 10/12 POCSO and Sections 354/354A/354D/511 IPC for offences involving a minor, for which he was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment. The Court fou...
Judgment
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