Mukesh Singhal vs State ( Nct Of Delhi)
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Case Significance
Mukesh Singhal vs State ( Nct Of Delhi) is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 20, 2026 (citation: ik-69401313). The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 363, 506 Part II, and 376 IPC for forcibly pulling the victim into his car outside Bharti College and raping her. The court acquitted the appellant of kidnapping (S.363) and criminal intimidation (S.506 Part II) for insufficient evidence, but confirmed the conviction for rape (S.375 IPC) based on the victim's testimony. However, considering the appellant had already served over 5 years and 8 months of his 7-year sentence, the substantive The case was heard by Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha. Counsel appearing: Sapna Chauhan (counsel for appellant), Siddhant Nath (amicus curiae), Utkarsh (counsel for respondent).
Summary
The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 363, 506 Part II, and 376 IPC for forcibly pulling the victim into his car outside Bharti College and raping her. The court acquitted the appellant of kidnapping (S.363) and criminal intimidation (S.506 Part II) for insufficient evidence, but confirmed the conviction for rape (S.375 IPC) based on the victim's testimony. However, considering the appellant had already served over 5 years and 8 months of his 7-year sentence, the substantive sentence was modified to the period already undergone.
What was the outcome of Mukesh Singhal vs State ( Nct Of Delhi)?
The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 363, 506 Part II, and 376 IPC for forcibly pulling the victim into his car outside Bharti College and raping her. The court acquitted the appella...
Judgment
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