Vyankatrao Sambhajirao Kadam vs The State Of Maharashtra And Others
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Case Significance
Vyankatrao Sambhajirao Kadam vs The State Of Maharashtra And Others is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 22, 2025 (citation: ik-55958746). Two connected criminal appeals — by the State against acquittal and by the informant seeking enhanced punishment — in a 1994 assault case (RCC 172/1994) from village Billali, Mukhed. The appeals court in 2004 had acquitted all accused. The High Court partly allowed both appeals, maintaining conviction under Section 325 r/w 34 IPC but reducing the sentence from one year to three months RI, considering the long duration (26+ years since occurrence). The Court also directed each accused to pay R The case was heard by Justice Abhay S. Waghwase. Counsel appearing: S. A. Gaikwad (counsel for appellant).
Summary
Two connected criminal appeals — by the State against acquittal and by the informant seeking enhanced punishment — in a 1994 assault case (RCC 172/1994) from village Billali, Mukhed. The appeals court in 2004 had acquitted all accused. The High Court partly allowed both appeals, maintaining conviction under Section 325 r/w 34 IPC but reducing the sentence from one year to three months RI, considering the long duration (26+ years since occurrence). The Court also directed each accused to pay Rs.10,000 compensation to the complainant under Section 357 CrPC.
What was the outcome of Vyankatrao Sambhajirao Kadam vs The State Of Maharashtra And Others?
Two connected criminal appeals — by the State against acquittal and by the informant seeking enhanced punishment — in a 1994 assault case (RCC 172/1994) from village Billali, Mukhed. The appeals court...
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