Padi Tamo, S/o. Late Padi Kago vs State Of A. P. , Represented by the Public Prosecutor

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2024 Supreme(Gau) 313

KARDAK ETE
Padi Tamo, S/o. Late Padi Kago – Appellant
Versus
State Of A. P. , Represented by the Public Prosecutor – Respondent

Advocates Appeared:
For the Petitioner: Mr . D. Majumdar, Mr. D. Laji.
For the Respondents: Mr. G. Tado, Ms. S.V. Darang, Amicus Curiae.

Table of Content
1. background of the case and charges (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7)
2. legal arguments challenging the trial court's findings (Para 8 , 9 , 15 , 17 , 24)
3. contradictions and weaknesses in prosecution's evidence (Para 10 , 11 , 12 , 14 , 18)
4. arguments supporting the prosecution's case (Para 19 , 20 , 22 , 25 , 26)
5. court's observations on testimonial contradictions. (Para 29 , 31 , 37)
6. court's analysis of the evidence presented (Para 32 , 33 , 34 , 36 , 41)
7. importance of reliable evidence in sexual offense cases. (Para 48)
8. conclusion regarding the conviction of the accused (Para 62 , 63)
9. final judgment and acquittal. (Para 64)

JUDGMENT :

Heard Mr. D. Majumdar, learned Senior Counsel assisted by Mr. D. Lazi, learned counsel for the appellant. Also heard Mr. G. Tado, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State and Ms. S.V. Darang learned Amicus Currie.

2. This criminal appeal is preferred by the appellant Sri Padi Tamo, assailing the judgment and order dated 18.04.2023 passed by the learned Special Judge (POCSO), Yupia, in POCSO Case No. 40/2018 whereby the appellant has been convicted under section 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012 and sentenced to undergo Rigor

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2024 Supreme(Gau) 313

KARDAK ETEPadi Tamo, S/o. Late Padi Kago – AppellantVersusState Of A. P. , Represented by the Public Prosecutor – Respondent

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KARDAK ETE
Padi Tamo, S/o. Late Padi Kago – Appellant
Versus
State Of A. P. , Represented by the Public Prosecutor – Respondent