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SURESHWAR THAKUR, KULDEEP TIWARI
.... – Appellant
Versus
State of Haryana – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. appeal against acquittal of sexual offence. (Para 1) |
| 2. credibility of prosecutrix’s statement highlighted. (Para 2) |
| 3. court's observations on evidence credibility. (Para 3 , 7) |
| 4. factual background of the case. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 5. trial court's proceedings and charges. (Para 6) |
| 6. appellate court's power to re-evaluate evidence. (Para 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 7. importance of prosecutrix's statement in sexual offences. (Para 11) |
| 8. contradictions in prosecutrix's statements undermine credibility. (Para 12 , 13) |
| 9. consensual relationship established; lack of evidence for claims. (Para 14 , 15) |
| 10. delay in filing fir affects prosecutrix’s case. (Para 16 , 17) |
| 11. summary of prosecutrix and respondent's relationship. (Para 18) |
| 12. conclusion on evidence acceptance and acquittal. (Para 19) |
| 13. final judgment dismissing the appeal and acquitting the respondent. (Para 20 , 21) |
Judgment
Mr. Kuldeep Tiwari, J.
The instant appeal is directed against the order of acquittal dated 22.12.2021 rendered by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Jind, whereby, the respondent No.2 has been acquitted qua the charges framed against him, under Sections 354 (D), 376(2)(N), and, 506 of INDIAN PENAL CODE (hereinaft
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