ASHOK SURAJLAL ULKE versus STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

ASHOK SURAJLAL ULKE versus STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Conviction under Section 376 IPC upheld due to categorical and corroborative witness statements, lack of evidence of false implication, and reasonable explanation for delayed FIR and uncertain medical findings.

Parties
Appellant: Ashok Surajlal Ulke; Respondent: State of Maharashtra
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
27 January 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Disposition After High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Delay in FIR, Medical Evidence in Rape Cases, False Implication
Criminal Law Rape Delay in FIR Medical Evidence in Rape Cases False Implication

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Parties

Ashok Surajlal Ulke

Appellant

State of Maharashtra

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Disposition After High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction under Section 376 IPC is sustainable despite delayed FIR and uncertain medical evidence

Ratio Decidendi

Conviction under Section 376 IPC upheld due to categorical and corroborative witness statements, lack of evidence of false implication, and reasonable explanation for delayed FIR and uncertain medical findings.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Accused's bail bonds cancelled
  • Accused to be taken into custody forthwith to undergo remaining part of sentence