Back
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT KALABURAGI BENCH
V.SRISHANANDA
Anil S/o Bhyrappa Khairav – Appellant
Versus
State of Karnataka – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. introduction of parties and hearing. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. conviction details and sentencing. (Para 3) |
| 3. factual background of the case. (Para 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. witness testimony and evidence presentation. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 5. trial judgment and accused's defense. (Para 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 6. appellant's grounds for appeal. (Para 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21) |
| 7. state's arguments supporting the convictions. (Para 22 , 23) |
| 8. arguments regarding victim's age and evidence. (Para 24 , 25) |
| 9. legal aspects under discussion. (Para 26 , 27) |
| 10. victim's testimony and corroboration. (Para 28 , 36) |
| 11. legal standing of minor consent. (Para 38 , 39 , 41) |
| 12. ruling on conviction and sentencing rationale. (Para 50 , 52 , 54 , 56 , 59) |
| 13. final judgment and order. (Para 61 , 62) |
JUDGMENT :
V. SRISHANANDA, J.
1. Heard Sri Shivanand V. Pattanshetti, learned counsel for the appellant and Sri Jamadar Shahabuddin, learned High Court Government Pleader for the State.
2. Respondent No.2 is served and unrepresented.
3. Appellant is accused who suffered an order of conviction in Spl. Case (POCSO) No.15/2017 dated 17.04.2021 on the file of the Addl. Sessions Judge, FTSC-I(POCSO), Vijayapura, and sent
Consent of a minor is legally invalid in sexual assault cases; sufficient evidence supported conviction for kidnapping despite the absence of legal consent.
The court affirmed that repeated sexual intercourse with a minor under 18 years constitutes an aggravated offense under Section 6 of the POCSO Act, irrespective of consent claims, establishing the ac....
The legal age of consent is 18 years; any sexual intercourse with minors is statutory rape regardless of purported consent.
The court affirmed that acquittal was proper, emphasizing the need for corroborative evidence in sexual assault cases and the prosecution’s failure to prove kidnapping or consent under the specified ....
The testimony of a victim of sexual assault is credible and can support conviction without corroboration, but the prosecution must prove the accused's knowledge of the victim's caste for SC/ST Act ch....
The judgment reinforces the legal principle that the exploitation of a position of trust, particularly by a teacher towards a minor, constitutes a serious offense under both the IPC and the POCSO Act....
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
