Balasaheb Sopan Dorge vs The State Of Maharashtra Thr Government ...
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Case Significance
Balasaheb Sopan Dorge vs The State Of Maharashtra Thr Government ... is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 18, 2025 (citation: ik-62122762). The appellant was convicted under Sections 6 and 8 of the POCSO Act and Sections 363 and 376(1) IPC for offences against a minor, and sentenced to 10 years RI and 3 years RI. The appeal was partly allowed — the conviction under Section 363 IPC was set aside, and the sentence for Section 376 IPC and Section 6 POCSO was reduced to 7 years RI (the minimum prescribed at the relevant time), considering it was a case involving a love affair. The case was heard by Justice R.M. Joshi. Counsel appearing: Grishma Lad (counsel for respondent), Mayur S. Sonavane (counsel for respondent), Vilasini B. Balsubramanian (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The appellant was convicted under Sections 6 and 8 of the POCSO Act and Sections 363 and 376(1) IPC for offences against a minor, and sentenced to 10 years RI and 3 years RI. The appeal was partly allowed — the conviction under Section 363 IPC was set aside, and the sentence for Section 376 IPC and Section 6 POCSO was reduced to 7 years RI (the minimum prescribed at the relevant time), considering it was a case involving a love affair.
What was the outcome of Balasaheb Sopan Dorge vs The State Of Maharashtra Thr Government ...?
The appellant was convicted under Sections 6 and 8 of the POCSO Act and Sections 363 and 376(1) IPC for offences against a minor, and sentenced to 10 years RI and 3 years RI. The appeal was partly all...
Judgment
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