Sasti Sardar v. State
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal Appeal against conviction and sentence for rape under Section 376 IPC. Bench upheld conviction dismissing appeal on merits despite no appellant appearance, relying on amicus and corroborated evidence of minor victim.
What did the court decide?
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld; detention period set off under Section 428 CrPC.
What the court decided
Form No. J(1)
IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION APPELLATE SIDE
Present:
The Hon’ble Justice Joymalya Bagchi
&
The Hon’ble Justice Suvra Ghosh
C.R.A. 146 of 2006
Sasti Sardar -vs-
The State of West Bengal
For the Appellant : Mr. Sanjoy Bardhan (Amicus Curiae) For the State : Mr. S Bhattacharyya Mr. MFA Begg
Heard on : 15.09.2020
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the appeal challenging the conviction and sentence for rape under Section 376 IPC should be allowed in absence of appellant.
Whether the evidence including corroboration by mother and medical witnesses supports the conviction.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Sasti Sardar
- respondent
The State of West Bengal
Coram
Joymalya Bagchi
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Calcutta HC
- Decided on
- · January
- Registered
- Case no.
- CRA/146/2006
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