This appeal against rape conviction was dismissed. The High Court upheld the trial court's finding that the evidence was reliable and the conviction was legally sound, noting the appellant had already served the sentence.
The appeal was dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld.
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NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR
CRA No. 22 of 2015
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Versus
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For Appellant : Shri N.K. Chatterjee, Advocate. For Respondent/State: Shri Adil Minhaj, Panel Lawyer.
Hon'ble Shri Justice Rajendra Chandra Singh Samant Judgment on Board 17/01/2019
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arrived on the spot and saw the appellant fleeing. A meeting of villager elders was held and thereafter the FIR (Ex.-P/1) was lodged against this appellant. After registration of the offence against the appellant the case was investigated and charge sheet was filed in the case.
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Sd/- (Rajendra Chandra Singh Samant) Judge
Aadil
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the conviction under Section 376 and 323 of the IPC is sustainable given the lack of reliable prosecution evidence.
2 provisions across 1 enactments
Punam Vaidh
State of Chhattisgarh
Rajendra Chandra Singh Samant
As recorded by the court registry
Judgements on the same questions, provisions and authorities, from every court
