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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
NAVNEET KUMAR
Birendra Kumar Yadav, S/o Chhabu Yadav – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of the case and factual background. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments by defense and prosecution regarding the charges. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 3. court's analysis of evidence and witness statements. (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27) |
| 4. final judgment and disposition of the appeal. (Para 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32) |
JUDGMENT :
NAVNEET KUMAR, J.
This appeal is directed Against the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 2nd May 2006, passed by learned Additional Sessions Judge-I-cum-Special Judge (SC/ST Act), Sahibganj, in Special Case No.56 of 2003/S.C. No.116 of 2002 arising out of Borio (J) P.S. Case No. 104/2001, Sahibganj, whereby and whereunder the learned Trial Court while acquitting the accused/appellant from the charges under Section 366-A and 368 of IPC and Section 3(xi), (xii) & (xv) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act, convicted the appellant under Section 363 of IPC and sentenced him to undergo R.I. for five years with fine of Rs.5,000/- and in default of payment of fine, further directed to him R.I. for two and half months.
2. The prosecution story is based on the written st
The appeal was upheld as the prosecution failed to prove the charge of kidnapping, establishing no enticement or illegal taking of the victim, as she left willingly.
The prosecution must prove charges beyond reasonable doubt; inconsistencies in witness testimonies and lack of evidence led to the quashing of the conviction.
To convict for abetment under IPC, the prosecution must prove the abettor's intent and that the act was committed as a consequence of the abetment, which was not established here.
The conviction under Section 363 IPC for taking a minor without consent is affirmed, despite inconsistencies in witness statements regarding alleged misconduct.
Reliance can be based on the solitary statement of a witness if the court comes to the conclusion that the said statement is the true and correct version of the case of the prosecution.
The central legal point established in the judgment is the requirement for clear and consistent evidence to establish the elements of a criminal offense, particularly regarding the age of the victim ....
(1) Kidnapping – All kidnappings are confinement but not all confinements are kidnapping.(2) Kidnapping of girl by alluring her with false promise of marriage – Friendship as well as adolescent’s con....
Conviction under Section 363 for kidnapping established, while acquittal under Sections 366A and 120B upheld due to lack of evidence for conspiracy and illicit intent.
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