Back
IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
PRATHIBA M.SINGH, MADHU JAIN
Mantram @ Mantra @ Sonu – Appellant
Versus
State of NCT of Delhi – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. the case concerns serious sexual offences against a minor. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. detailed account of the incident and its aftermath. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. sentencing details following the trial court's conviction. (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. arguments presented by both parties regarding evidence and identity. (Para 14 , 15 , 20 , 30) |
| 5. the young age of the victim strengthens the reliable nature of her testimony. (Para 25 , 26 , 27) |
| 6. court emphasizes the credibility of the victim's identification and testimony. (Para 35 , 36 , 41) |
| 7. discussion on appropriate sentencing, considering mitigating factors. (Para 39 , 44) |
| 8. final orders state modification of sentencing while upholding conviction. (Para 45 , 46 , 47) |
JUDGMENT :
MADHU JAIN, J.
1. The present appeal has been filed by the Appellant under Section 415 (2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter, ‘ BNSS ’) assailing the impugned judgment dated 21st March, 2025 (hereinafter, ‘impugned order’) and order on sentence dated 25th March, 2025, passed by ld. ASJ-06 (POCSO Act), South East, Saket Court, Delhi inSessions Case No.290/2017.
2. The present case arises out ofFIR No.101/2017 registered at P.S.
MANTRAM @ MANTRA @ SONU Vs STATE OF NCT OF DELHI - 2026 Supreme(Online)(Del) 2855: The treatment is unclear. The provided text ("The Convict Mantram @ Mantra @ Sonu is also sentenced to Rigorous ImprisonmentThe Convict Mantram @ Mantra @ Sonu is also sentenced to Rigorous Imprisonment") contains no keywords or phrases indicating judicial treatment such as "followed," "distinguished," "criticized," "questioned," "overruled," "reversed," or "abrogated." It appears to be a descriptive statement of a sentencing outcome, with no reference to how this case has been treated in subsequent decisions.
The court held that the victim's identification of the appellant and corroborative evidence was sufficient for conviction under POCSO and IPC, while mitigating factors allowed for sentence reduction ....
The prosecution's failure to establish foundational facts undermines the application of statutory presumptions of guilt in sexual assault cases under the POCSO Act.
The central legal point established is the requirement for proper identification of the accused, the need for conclusive medical evidence in sexual assault cases, and the impact of discrepancies in t....
Acquittal upheld in body-less murder case: CCTV inadmissible sans 65B certificate; unsigned/retracted confessions involuntary; no TIP; incomplete circumstantial chain with reasonable doubt from inves....
The prosecution's case can be established through circumstantial evidence and witness demeanor despite inconsistencies in testimonies regarding identification, affirming the conviction under relevant....
Conviction under IPC 363, 376 and POCSO Section 4 upheld for enticing minor (under 18) by suicide threat and penetrative sexual assault; consent immaterial; victim's corroborated testimony and medica....
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
