Ravi v. State Rep. by
Case brief
What is this about?
In a criminal revision, the High Court upheld the conviction of the accused for sexual harassment under IPC and Tamil Nadu legislation. While accepting the prosecution evidence against the 'cooked-up' defense regarding election politics, the Court reduced the rigorous imprisonment sentence to three months and confirmed the fine.
What did the court decide?
Conviction upheld; experimental rigorous imprisonment reduced to three months; fine of Rs. 10,000 confirmed.
What the court decided
A compact analysis
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Bail Slip
M.P.No.1 of 2015 in Crl.R.C.No.676 of 2015
This Appellant/Accused namely Ravi, Male aged about 39 Years, S/o.Govindaraj was already directed to be released on bail in and by the order of this Court dated 16.07.2015 and made in M.P.No.1 of 2015 in Crl.R.C.No.676 of 2015.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
(Reserved on : 12.08.2021)
(Pronounced on : 07.10.2021)
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE RMT.TEEKAA RAMAN
Crl.R.C.No.676 of 2015
Ravi
....Petitioner
.. Vs ..
State represented by The Inspector of Police, Shevapet Police Station, Salem. (Crime No.1956/2011) ... Respondent
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the conviction under Section 354 IPC and Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prevention of Harassment of Women Act is sustainable.
Whether the delay in lodging the FIR vitiates the prosecution case.
Whether the quantum of sentence requires alteration or confirmation.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Ravi
- respondent
State
Coram
RMT. TEEKAA RAMAN
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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