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Sonu Sharma S/O Sajjan Sharma v. State of Rajasthan

Rajasthan HC16 Apr 2026SOSA/2303/2025

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What is this about?

Suspension of sentence application by two appellants convicted under POCSO and JJ Act provisions and sentenced to seven years' imprisonment with fine. Court found arguable grounds in the appeal and long detention period, admitted the application and released the appellants on bail subject to personal bonds, sureties and appearance conditions.

What did the court decide?

Sentence suspended; appellants released on bail on personal bond Rs.50,000 each with two sureties of Rs.25,000 each, subject to appearance conditions.

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[2026:RJ-JP:15927]

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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR

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S.B. Criminal Misc. Suspension Of Sentence Application (Appeal) No. 2303/2025

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S.B. Criminal Appeal No. 2995/2025

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Sonu Sharma S/o Sajjan Sharma, R/o Naalpur, Police Station Mehada, Jhunjhunu, District Jhunjhunu, (Rajasthan). ( Appellant Is Presently Lodged In Central Jail At Jhunjhunu).

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Lilam Devi D/o Vinesar Wife Of Sonu Paswan, R/o Dhanarua, Police Station Dhanarua, District Patan Bihar, Presently Resident Of Duloth Ahir, Police Station Mahendragarh Sadar, District Mahendragarh (Haryana) Presently Naalpur, Police Station Mehada, Jhunjhunu, District Jhunjhunu, (Rajasthan). (Appellant Is Presently Lodged In Central Jail At Jhunjhunu).

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----Petitioners

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Versus

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State Of Rajasthan, Through Public Prosecutor.

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----Respondent

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For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Vikram Yadav For Respondent(s) : Mr. Sudesh Kumar Saini, P.P. & Mr. Navdeep Singh

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD KUMAR BHARWANI

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Order

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16/04/2026

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[2026:RJ-JP:15927]

[SOSA-2303/2025]

(2 of 3)

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(3 of 3) [SOSA-2303/2025]

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[2026:RJ-JP:15927]

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(VINOD KUMAR BHARWANI),J

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MAHESH ADWANI /46

Sonu Sharma S/O Sajjan Sharma v. State of Rajasthan

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