Criminal appeal against conviction for rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault under POCSO. The court found the victim's testimony and medical evidence proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt and held the trial court's findings were neither perverse nor illegal.
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2024:CGHC:45547
NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
CRA No. 234 of 2018
... Appellant
versus
... Respondent
For Appellant For Respondent/State
: Mr. Anuj Kumar Pandey, Advocate on behalf of Mr. Shaleen Singh Baghel, Advocate : Ms. Neeta Tulsani Thawani, Panel Lawyer
Hon'ble Shri Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas Order On Board
21.11.2024
| Conviction | Sentence |
|---|---|
| U/s 376(2) of the Indian | : R.I. for 10 years and fine of Rs. 5,000/- in |
| default ofpayment of fine further R.I. for 6 |
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| Penal Code and U/s | months to the appellant. |
|---|---|
| 5(1)(m) of the POCSO | |
| Act, 2012 |
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Sd/-
(Narendra Kumar Vyas) Judge
Manish
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the trial court's conviction under Section 376(2) IPC and Section 5(1)(m) POCSO Act was sustainable on the evidence.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Kirtan Dewangan
State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Police Station Balod
Narendra Kumar Vyas
As recorded by the court registry
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