State of Chhattisgarh v. Pankaj Loniya
Case brief
What is this about?
Chhattisgarh High Court Bilaspur; CRMP No. 367 of 2025; order dated 07.03.2025; Per Ramesh Sinha Chief Justice with Ravindra Kumar Agrawal Judge; special leave to appeal under Section 419(4) Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 granted to State; delay condoned under Section 5 Indian Limitation Act 1963; leave to appeal allowed; case registered as regular acquittal appeal; challenge to trial Court acquittal recording victim was consenting party; counsel cited date of birth documents Dakhil Kharij Register and mark sheet, radiologist report showing victim below 18 years, FSL report positive for semen and poison substance; accused/respondent Pankaj Loniya s/o Anujram Loniya, Chakarbhata, District Bilaspur; petitioner State of Chhattisgarh through Aarkshi Kendra Chakarbhata; counsel Mr. S.S. Baghel Dy. G.A.; bailable warrant Rs. 5000/- via Superintendent of Police Bilaspur; appearance and hearing on 21.04.2025; NAFR.