Varun Kumar Alias Sonu vs The State Of Himachal Pradesh

insc-2025-1232 Supreme Court of India 14 October 2025 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1295 OF 2018 • 9 min read
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Varun Kumar Alias Sonu vs The State Of Himachal Pradesh is a Supreme Court of India decision dated October 14, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1232). Appellant convicted by the High Court (reversing acquittal) for offences including rape and sodomy of a minor challenged his conviction. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, finding the High Court's view was the only possible view supported by evidence including medical testimony that did not rule out the possibility of rape. The bench comprised Justices Manoj Misra and Vipul M. Pancholi. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vipul M. Pancholi.

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Appellant convicted by the High Court (reversing acquittal) for offences including rape and sodomy of a minor challenged his conviction. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, finding the High Court's view was the only possible view supported by evidence including medical testimony that did not rule out the possibility of rape.

What was the outcome of Varun Kumar Alias Sonu vs The State Of Himachal Pradesh?

Appellant convicted by the High Court (reversing acquittal) for offences including rape and sodomy of a minor challenged his conviction. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, finding the High Court'...

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