ASHOK KUMAR JAIN
Maulana Abdul Kuddus – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
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| 1. application for suspension of sentence under pocso act. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. court observes evidence and witness statements. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. court decides to grant bail subject to conditions. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
JUDGMENT :
Mr. Ashok Kumar Jain, J. - The instant application for suspension of sentence is preferred in pending appeal which was admitted on 7.10.2023 and aggrieved from order of conviction and sentence dated 21.9.2023 in Sessions Case No. 95/2020 passed by learned Special Judge (POCSO Act cases) No. 1, Jaipur Metro-II whereby appellant was convicted for offence under Sections 9 (F)/10, 9(M)/10 of POCSO Act and sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment of five years along with fine.
2. Learned Counsel for appellant while relying upon grounds of appeal submitted that instant case is false and fabricated case and appellant was falsely implicated. He also submitted that the report was registered after a delay wherein the allegation of touching and kissing victim were mentioned. He also submitted that victim was examined as PW-2 and whereas parents of victim were examined as PW-1 and PW-3 but the statements clearly show that the discrepancies and contradictions were enou
Delays in reporting sexual offences against children do not diminish the seriousness of the allegations; bail granted with conditions ensuring compliance until appeal resolution.
The court emphasized that suspension of sentence post-conviction requires strong reasons, as the presumption of innocence is no longer applicable.
Court grants bail due to uncertainties in prosecution case and prolonged appellate process.
The court considers the credibility of witness statements and the evaluation of evidence concerning minor status in sexual offense cases.
The court suspended the applicant's sentence due to the lack of confidence in the victim's testimony and the backlog of pending appeals.
The court established that the suspension of sentence can be granted based on the merits of the case and the reliability of evidence, particularly in cases involving serious allegations under the POC....
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