Sushil Kumar Tiwari vs Hare Ram Sah
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Sushil Kumar Tiwari vs Hare Ram Sah is a Supreme Court of India decision dated September 1, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1061). Criminal appeal concerning the acquittal of two persons convicted under POCSO Act and IPC Section 376(2) for rape of a minor. The High Court had acquitted the respondents through what the Supreme Court found to be a misapplication of procedural rules, and the SC restored the trial court's conviction and sentence, directing the respondents to surrender within two weeks. The bench comprised Justices Sanjay Kumar and Satish Chandra Sharma. The judgment was delivered by Justice Satish Chandra Sharma.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 5 case citations.
Summary
Criminal appeal concerning the acquittal of two persons convicted under POCSO Act and IPC Section 376(2) for rape of a minor. The High Court had acquitted the respondents through what the Supreme Court found to be a misapplication of procedural rules, and the SC restored the trial court's conviction and sentence, directing the respondents to surrender within two weeks.
What was the outcome of Sushil Kumar Tiwari vs Hare Ram Sah?
Criminal appeal concerning the acquittal of two persons convicted under POCSO Act and IPC Section 376(2) for rape of a minor. The High Court had acquitted the respondents through what the Supreme Cour...
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1061)