Amit Kumar @ Ninnu vs State Of Nct Of Delhi

ik-91273207 Delhi High Court 24 February 2026 • 23 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (5)

Aakash Mohar Counsel Appellant Abhir Datt Counsel Respondent Gautam Yadav Counsel Appellant Manika Tripathy Counsel Appellant Pradeep Gahalot Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

State of NCT of Delhi Respondent Amit Kumar @ Ninnu Appellant

Case Significance

Amit Kumar @ Ninnu vs State Of Nct Of Delhi is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 24, 2026 (citation: ik-91273207). The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 POCSO and Sections 376/506 IPC and sentence of 15 years rigorous imprisonment for the sexual assault of a minor. The Court found that the child victim's testimony entirely inspired confidence and was corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, and the statutory presumption under POCSO was triggered. The appeal was dismissed, the personal bond was cancelled, and the appellant was directed to be taken into custody to serve his remaining The case was heard by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri. Counsel appearing: Aakash Mohar (counsel for appellant), Abhir Datt (counsel for respondent), Gautam Yadav (counsel for appellant), Manika Tripathy (counsel for appellant), Pradeep Gahalot (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 6 POCSO and Sections 376/506 IPC and sentence of 15 years rigorous imprisonment for the sexual assault of a minor. The Court found that the child victim's testimony entirely inspired confidence and was corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, and the statutory presumption under POCSO was triggered. The appeal was dismissed, the personal bond was cancelled, and the appellant was directed to be taken into custody to serve his remaining sentence.

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