T.M Zhymes vs State Of Nct Of Delhi

ik-4810067 Delhi High Court 18 December 2025 • 29 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (7)

Anailu Hakuag Counsel Respondent Dani Uja Counsel Respondent Hitesh Vali Counsel Respondent Kashal Mehta Counsel Appellant Liyi Manli Noshi Counsel Respondent Neha Kapoor Counsel Appellant Shagun Pahashar Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

State of NCT of Delhi Respondent T.M Zhymes Appellant

Case Significance

T.M Zhymes vs State Of Nct Of Delhi is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 18, 2025 (citation: ik-4810067). The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 376(2)(i) and 366 IPC read with Section 4 of the POCSO Act, where he was sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a minor. The High Court affirmed the conviction, finding the prosecution case was established, but modified the sentence to the statutory minimum of 10 years rigorous imprisonment under Section 376(2)(i) IPC, holding that the Trial Court's enhanced term lacked sufficient justification. The sentence The case was heard by Justice Sanjeev Narula.

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 376(2)(i) and 366 IPC read with Section 4 of the POCSO Act, where he was sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a minor. The High Court affirmed the conviction, finding the prosecution case was established, but modified the sentence to the statutory minimum of 10 years rigorous imprisonment under Section 376(2)(i) IPC, holding that the Trial Court's enhanced term lacked sufficient justification. The sentences were ordered to run concurrently with set-off for custody already undergone.

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