Santosh S/O. Sitaram Ingale vs State Of Mah. Thr. Pso, Ps, Hivarkhed, ...
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Case Significance
Santosh S/O. Sitaram Ingale vs State Of Mah. Thr. Pso, Ps, Hivarkhed, ... is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 24, 2025 (citation: ik-88476435). Appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 376(2)(f), 376(2)(l), 452 and 506 IPC with 15 years rigorous imprisonment for rape. The Bombay High Court at Nagpur found the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt for the rape charges but held the acts constituted an offence under Section 354 IPC (assault/criminal force to outrage modesty). The appellant was acquitted of rape charges, convicted under Section 354, and ordered released having already served the prescribed s The case was heard by Justice Nivedita P. Mehta. Counsel appearing: R.M. Daga (counsel for appellant), S.S. Hulke (counsel for respondent).
Summary
Appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 376(2)(f), 376(2)(l), 452 and 506 IPC with 15 years rigorous imprisonment for rape. The Bombay High Court at Nagpur found the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt for the rape charges but held the acts constituted an offence under Section 354 IPC (assault/criminal force to outrage modesty). The appellant was acquitted of rape charges, convicted under Section 354, and ordered released having already served the prescribed sentence.
What was the outcome of Santosh S/O. Sitaram Ingale vs State Of Mah. Thr. Pso, Ps, Hivarkhed, ...?
Appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 376(2)(f), 376(2)(l), 452 and 506 IPC with 15 years rigorous imprisonment for rape. The Bombay High Court at Nagpur found the prosecution failed to p...
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