NIREN BARMAN DEBAJIT KUNDU vs THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL — CRA(DB) /16/2022
Case under Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Act ,1974 Section NA. Disposed: Contested--DISPOSED on 25th March 2026.
CNR: WBCHCJ0030292022
Next Hearing
12th July 2022
Filing Number
CRA(DB) /18/2022
Filing Date
11-07-2022
Registration No
CRA(DB) /16/2022
Registration Date
11-07-2022
Judge
HON'BLE JUSTICE DEBANGSU BASAK , HON'BLE JUSTICE BISWAROOP CHOWDHURY
Coram
HON'BLE JUSTICE DEBANGSU BASAK , HON'BLE JUSTICE BISWAROOP CHOWDHURY
Bench Type
Division Bench
Judicial Branch
CRIMINAL SECTION
Decision Date
25th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--DISPOSED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
NIREN BARMAN DEBAJIT KUNDU
Respondent(s)
THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL
Hearing History
Judge: HON'BLE JUSTICE DEBANGSU BASAK , HON'BLE JUSTICE BISWAROOP CHOWDHURY
FOR ADMISSION
CRIMINAL APPEAL HEARING
CRIMINAL APPEAL HEARING
CRIMINAL APPEAL HEARING
CRIMINAL APPEAL HEARING
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12-07-2022 | FOR ADMISSION | |
| 25-03-2026 | CRIMINAL APPEAL HEARING | |
| 24-03-2026 | CRIMINAL APPEAL HEARING | |
| 23-03-2026 | CRIMINAL APPEAL HEARING | |
| 17-03-2026 | CRIMINAL APPEAL HEARING |
Orders
Summary The Calcutta High Court set aside the conviction and life sentence of appellant Niren Barman under POCSO Act Section 4 (rape of a child). The court found reasonable doubt due to: (1) absence of independent witnesses despite the alleged incident occurring in broad daylight on a busy school road where students and parents typically travel; (2) medical evidence showing no injuries inconsistent with the rape claim; and (3) victim's account lacking corroboration. Applying the principle that benefit of doubt must favor the accused, the court acquitted the appellant and released him on bond. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Summary The Calcutta High Court set aside the conviction and life sentence of appellant Niren Barman under POCSO Act Section 4 (rape of a child). The court found reasonable doubt due to: (1) absence of independent witnesses despite the alleged incident occurring in broad daylight on a busy school road where students and parents typically travel; (2) medical evidence showing no injuries inconsistent with the rape claim; and (3) victim's account lacking corroboration. Applying the principle that benefit of doubt must favor the accused, the court acquitted the appellant and released him on bond. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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