Rinku vs State

ik-86069810 Delhi High Court 12 December 2025 • 16 min read

Judges (1)

Manoj Kumar Ohri Delivered

Counsel (4)

Nidhi Sharma Counsel Appellant Pradeep Gahalot Counsel Respondent Saahila Lamba Counsel Appellant Sagarika Kaul Counsel Amicus

Parties (2)

State Respondent Rinku Appellant

Case Significance

Rinku vs State is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 12, 2025 (citation: ik-86069810). The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 354/376/506(1) IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act, with a sentence of 10 years RI, arising from the sexual assault of a minor victim. The court examined the victim's testimony, medical evidence including MLC, and corroborative testimony from the victim's grandmother and aunt, finding the prosecution case credible. The appeal was dismissed and both the conviction and sentence were upheld, with the court recording appreciation for the Amicus Curia The case was heard by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri. Counsel appearing: Nidhi Sharma (counsel for appellant), Pradeep Gahalot (counsel for respondent), Saahila Lamba (counsel for appellant), Sagarika Kaul (amicus curiae).

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 354/376/506(1) IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act, with a sentence of 10 years RI, arising from the sexual assault of a minor victim. The court examined the victim's testimony, medical evidence including MLC, and corroborative testimony from the victim's grandmother and aunt, finding the prosecution case credible. The appeal was dismissed and both the conviction and sentence were upheld, with the court recording appreciation for the Amicus Curiae.

What was the outcome of Rinku vs State?

The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 354/376/506(1) IPC and Section 6 POCSO Act, with a sentence of 10 years RI, arising from the sexual assault of a minor victim. The court examined...

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