Rahul @ Lakhan Shrirang Chudavakar vs The State Of Maharashtra

ik-50323145 Bombay High Court 12 November 2024 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.107 OF 2021; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.130 OF 2021; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.131 OF 2021; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.180 OF 2021; CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.307 OF 2021 • 40 min read

Judges (2)

Neeraj P. Dhote Coram R.G. Avachat Delivered

Counsel (4)

S.B. Bhapkar Counsel Respondent S.J. Salgare Counsel Respondent S.J. Salunke Counsel Appellant S.S. Bhise Counsel Respondent

Parties (4)

State of Maharashtra Respondent Rahul @ Lakhan Shrirang Chudavakar Appellant Sahebrao Pralhad Ingole Appellant Sarika Goroba Ingole Respondent

Case Significance

Rahul @ Lakhan Shrirang Chudavakar vs The State Of Maharashtra is a Bombay High Court decision dated November 12, 2024 (citation: ik-50323145). Five connected criminal appeals challenged convictions under Sections 302, 363, 364, 120-B IPC and Section 3(2) of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Black Magic Act, 2013, for a murder allegedly involving human sacrifice at Pimpalgaon (Dola), Osmanabad. The Division Bench found the circumstantial evidence insufficient — articles recovered bore no blood stains, the key witness on 'last seen' was not relied upon, and rope pieces could not be connected to the crim The bench comprised Justices Neeraj P. Dhote and R.G. Avachat. The judgment was delivered by Justice R.G. Avachat. Counsel appearing: S.B. Bhapkar (counsel for respondent), S.J. Salgare (counsel for respondent), S.J. Salunke (counsel for appellant), S.S. Bhise (counsel for respondent).

Summary

Five connected criminal appeals challenged convictions under Sections 302, 363, 364, 120-B IPC and Section 3(2) of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Black Magic Act, 2013, for a murder allegedly involving human sacrifice at Pimpalgaon (Dola), Osmanabad. The Division Bench found the circumstantial evidence insufficient — articles recovered bore no blood stains, the key witness on 'last seen' was not relied upon, and rope pieces could not be connected to the crime. All appellants were acquitted and ordered to be set at liberty.

What was the outcome of Rahul @ Lakhan Shrirang Chudavakar vs The State Of Maharashtra?

Five connected criminal appeals challenged convictions under Sections 302, 363, 364, 120-B IPC and Section 3(2) of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Black Magic Act, 20...

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