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Supreme Court of India · 2025-08-05

Deepak Kumar Sahu vs State Of Chhattisgarh

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Deepak Kumar Sahu
Respondent
State Of Chhattisgarh
Author
Sudhanshu Dhulia
Bench
Sudhanshu Dhulia

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined an appeal against convictions under Sections 450 of IPC, Section 4 of POCSO Act, and Section 376(2) of IPC, with the appellant sentenced to rigorous imprisonment. The High Court had upheld the trial court's judgment, and the appellant challenged this order. The Court analyzed the legal validity of the convictions and the appropriateness of the sentences, ultimately affirming the lower courts' decisions. The judgment underscores the importance of strict adherence to legal provisions in cases involving sexual offences and violence.

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