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Summary of Cases Regarding Different Date of Birth Statements and Victim Judgments in Supreme Court Cases
1. Discrepancy in Victim’s Date of Birth Statements
- Main Points:
- Courts recognize that discrepancies in a victim's date of birth can impact the credibility of testimony (e.g., RAKESH KUMAR VS STATE - Delhi, Kiran Karki @ Chettri Uncle, S/o. Late Purna Bahadur Karki VS State of Sikkim - Sikkim).
- When the victim's age is uncertain, courts may give the benefit of doubt to the accused, especially if reliable evidence regarding age is lacking (e.g., RAKESH KUMAR VS STATE - Delhi, Kiran Karki @ Chettri Uncle, S/o. Late Purna Bahadur Karki VS State of Sikkim - Sikkim).
- In cases involving minors, medical evidence and witness testimonies are critical in establishing age and credibility.
- Insights:
- Courts emphasize the importance of consistent and trustworthy evidence in age determination.
- Discrepancies in statements about date of birth can lead to acquittal or reduced charges due to reasonable doubt.
- DNA profiling and medical reports are increasingly used to corroborate age and victim's statements (Kiran Karki @ Chettri Uncle, S/o. Late Purna Bahadur Karki VS State of Sikkim - Sikkim).
2. Victim’s Testimony and Court’s Approach
- Main Points:
- The Supreme Court underscores the importance of victim testimony in sexual offense cases, considering it reliable if supported by medical and forensic evidence (Tikeshwar Dahariya vs State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, P.S. - Kasdol - Chhattisgarh, Pinku Ray Bongaigaon VS State Of Assam - Gauhati).
- Courts have upheld convictions based on consistent victim statements, medical reports, and forensic evidence, even amidst some inconsistencies (Tikeshwar Dahariya vs State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, P.S. - Kasdol - Chhattisgarh, Pinku Ray Bongaigaon VS State Of Assam - Gauhati).
- The Court has also emphasized protecting victim identity in judgments to prevent social victimization (Mohd Ashraf Mir VS Cbi Chandigarh - Punjab and Haryana).
- Insights:
- The credibility of victim testimony is paramount, but courts remain cautious about discrepancies, especially regarding age.
- Medical and forensic evidence serve as crucial corroboration.
- Protecting victim anonymity is a judicial priority, influencing how judgments are drafted.
3. Judgments and Legal Principles
- Main Points:
- Courts often rely on legal provisions like Sections 164 Cr.P.C., IPC Sections 376, and POCSO Act Section 4 to determine guilt and appropriate sentences (Patiram VS State of Maharashtra - Crimes, Tikeshwar Dahariya vs State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, P.S. - Kasdol - Chhattisgarh, Pinku Ray Bongaigaon VS State Of Assam - Gauhati).
- When evidence of age or date of birth is inconsistent, courts may benefit the accused with reasonable doubt, leading to acquittal or reduced sentences (RAKESH KUMAR VS STATE - Delhi, Kiran Karki @ Chettri Uncle, S/o. Late Purna Bahadur Karki VS State of Sikkim - Sikkim).
- The Supreme Court has upheld the importance of corroborative evidence and the victim's credibility in sexual offense cases.
- Analysis and Conclusion:
- Discrepancies in victims' date of birth statements are common and can significantly influence case outcomes.
- Courts balance the need for justice with fairness by considering the reliability of evidence, especially in sensitive cases involving minors.
- The overarching legal principle is to ensure that convictions are based on trustworthy evidence, safeguarding the rights of both victims and accused.
References: - Patiram VS State of Maharashtra - Crimes, RAKESH KUMAR VS STATE - Delhi, VINU KARMASHI RADADIA VS STATE OF GUJARAT - Gujarat, Pinku Ray Bongaigaon VS State Of Assam - Gauhati, State Of Himachal Pradesh VS Balbir Singh - Himachal Pradesh, Kiran Karki @ Chettri Uncle, S/o. Late Purna Bahadur Karki VS State of Sikkim - Sikkim, Tikeshwar Dahariya vs State Of Chhattisgarh Through Station House Officer, P.S. - Kasdol - Chhattisgarh, Vipin Kumar Jangde vs State Of Chhattisgarh - Chhattisgarh, Mohd Ashraf Mir VS Cbi Chandigarh - Punjab and Haryana
Search Results for "Two Different Date of Birth Statement Victim Judgement of Ble Supreme Court Case"
• India - Crimes
D.D.SINHA, S.T.KHARCHE
(i) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Section 164 - Magistrate is not expected to record statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C. ... without Investigating Officer moving for it - If however such statement is recorded without it being moved by Investigating Officer ... Magistrate that appellant had assaulted dece-ased and thus statement of witness under Section 164 Cr.P.C. was an outcome of tutoring ... The victim must be made to feel that the court and the accused had taken care of him. Any such measu....
2006 0 Supreme(Guj) 574 • India - Gujarat
A.M.KAPADIA, K.A.PUJ
In the case before Supreme Court, an unproved and school certificate was relied on Court took the view that there is no trust-worthy ... and one son wherein victim Ms. ... was away from the village while complainant was in the field and only the victim along with her sisters and brother were present ... She has further relied on the decision of the Hon ble Supreme Court in the case of Sudhanshu Shekhar Sahoo v. .......
2020 0 Supreme(P&H) 1312 • India - Punjab and Haryana
ARVIND SINGH SANGWAN
, 2003(8) SCC 364 , that to prevent social victimization orostarism of a victim of sexual offence, it would be appropriate that in judgment, by the Supreme Court, High Court or trial Court, name of victim should not be indicated. ... Later on, Bar Association also filed a PIL and aggrieved against an interim order, the CBI filed an SLP before the Hon 'ble Supreme Court. ... The Bar Association, filed an affidavit b....
2021 0 Supreme(Bom) 1748 • India - Bombay
M.S.SONAK, PUSHPA V.GANEDIWALA
Fact of the Case: The victim, a minor, was repeatedly raped by her father, the appellant, resulting in two pregnancies ... Issues: The age of the victim and the paternity of the child born to the victim were the key issues in the case. ... The court also rejected the appellant's plea for the benefit of the doubt based on the victim's statement about her relationship ... These factors point towards a different approach required to....
2003 0 Supreme(Del) 1220 • India - Delhi
O.P.DWIVEDI
; Sections 384 - Extortion — Evidence regarding the extortion of money from the brothers of victim ... abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage — Extortion — Prosecutrix consenting party — When reliable evidence in proof of date ... of birth is not forth coming, the accused will be entitled to benefit of doubt — Accused could not have been held guilty of offence ... State of Maharashtra-AIR 1995 SC 2169, in similar circumstances, the Supreme Court observed as under:- ... IN her state....
2018 0 Supreme(HP) 1314 • India - Himachal Pradesh
TARLOK SINGH CHAUHAN, CHANDER BHUSAN BAROWALIA
Fact of the Case: The prosecutrix, a minor, was allegedly enticed away by the accused Praja Patti and taken to different ... The court emphasized that the testimonies of the prosecution witnesses did not inspire confidence and the case did not fall under ... Final Decision: The court dismissed the appeal, stating that the findings of acquittal by the trial court were the result ... The Hon''ble Supreme Court in T.Subramanian vs. ....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 9474 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
Ramesh Sinha, CJ, Bibhu Datta Guru, J
Key facts include testimony from the victim and supporting evidence from witnesses and FSL reports, establishing the credibility ... The judgment addresses the conviction under IPC Section 376 and POCSO Act Section 4, with the appellant sentenced to life imprisonment ... The court emphasized the reliability of a victim's testimony in sexual assault cases and upheld the trial court's conviction, affirming ... Shree Kant Shekar (2004) 8 SCC 153 the Hon‟ble Supreme Court held as follows:....
2019 0 Supreme(Sikk) 53 • India - Sikkim
ARUP KUMAR GOSWAMI, BHASKAR RAJ PRADHAN
Fact of the Case: The victim, a minor, was found pregnant, leading to the criminal investigation and subsequent charges ... 376(2)(j), modifying the sentences under the POCSO Act, and maintaining the compensation awarded to the victim. ... The judgment highlighted the legal provisions of DNA profiling and its admissibility as evidence, emphasizing its role in proving ... The victim had also blamed Deepak Subba in her statement recorded under section 164 Cr.P.C. (Exhibit-14) and no al....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 9556 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
Ramesh Sinha, CJ, Bibhu Datta Guru, J
Facts of the Case: The victim, aged 16, was raped by the appellants on 18/11/2017. ... ... ... Findings of Court: ... The lower court's conviction was upheld as the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt ... The court found ample evidence through witness testimonies and medical reports confirming the crime. ... Therefore, in the light of the principle propounded by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the judgment of Jarnail Singh (supra), o....
2020 0 Supreme(Gau) 470 • India - Gauhati
MANISH CHOUDHURY
Fact of the Case: The accused was convicted under Section 4 of the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a minor. ... The judgment discussed the victim's testimony, medical evidence, and legal provisions related to the age of consent and presumption ... Finding of the Court: The court found the accused guilty based on the victim's testimony, medical evidence, and statutory ... In the instant case, the hymen of the victim was found torn at 5 o''clock position. It has been observed by th....
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