KRISHAN versus STATE OF HARYANA

KRISHAN versus STATE OF HARYANA

Based on the totality of circumstances and appreciation of entire evidence, including medical opinions and chemical examination reports, the prosecution case that the appellant committed rape and criminal intimidation is credible and sufficient for conviction under Sections 376 and 506 IPC.

Parties
Appellant: Krishan; Respondent: State of Haryana
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
16 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Disposition by Supreme Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Criminal Intimidation, Penal Code Section 376, Penal Code Section 506
Criminal Law Rape Criminal Intimidation Penal Code Section 376 Penal Code Section 506

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Parties

Krishan

Appellant

State of Haryana

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Disposition by Supreme Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction under Sections 376 and 506 IPC is sustainable based on evidence
  2. 2 Whether the appellant was falsely implicated
  3. 3 Whether medical evidence rules out rape

Ratio Decidendi

Based on the totality of circumstances and appreciation of entire evidence, including medical opinions and chemical examination reports, the prosecution case that the appellant committed rape and criminal intimidation is credible and sufficient for conviction under Sections 376 and 506 IPC.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellant's bail bonds cancelled
  • Appellant to be taken into custody forthwith to serve remaining sentence