SIKANDERBHAI ALIAS SIKO ABBASBHAI ALIAS FAKIRBHAI NIZAMBHAI MALEK vs STATE OF GUJARAT Advocate - D R BAROT — 18/2025
Case under Code of Criminal Procedure Section 374. Disposed: Contested--REJECTED on 16th May 2026.
CR A - CRIMINAL APPEAL
CNR: GJKH010002392025
Filing Number
18/2025
Filing Date
09-Jan-2025
Registration No
18/2025
Registration Date
09-Jan-2025
Court
DISTRICT AND SESSIONS COURT NADIAD
Judge
6-3rd Addl District Judge
Decision Date
16-May-2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--REJECTED
Last updated 11-Jun-2026
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
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1.SIKANDERBHAI ALIAS SIKO ABBASBHAI ALIAS FAKIRBHAI NIZAMBHAI MALEK
Adv. H C DHARIYA
Respondent(s)
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1.STATE OF GUJARAT Advocate - D R BAROT
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2.Sairabanu D/o Aabikbhai Malek
Adv. M M SHEKH
Case History
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Case disposedDisposed
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16-May-2026
Judegement
Case Summary: CRA 18/2025 Court Decision: The appeal filed by Sikanderbhai (appellant/accused) against his conviction under IPC Section 354(A)(1)(i) for sexual harassment was rejected and dismissed. The trial court's conviction and sentence of 2 years rigorous imprisonment plus ₹10,000 fine (or 30 days additional imprisonment if fine unpaid) was upheld and affirmed. Key Reasoning: The appellate court found that the complainant (victim) provided credible testimony establishing that the accused made unwanted sexual advances, used obscene language, made indecent physical contact, and attempted to forcibly take her inside the house. Supporting witness testimony from family members and independent investigating officers corroborated the complainant's account. The court found no procedural errors in the trial court's judgment and concluded the prosecution successfully proved the charge beyond reasonable doubt, noting that in sexual harassment cases, independent corroborating witnesses are often unavailable given the circumstances. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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16-May-2026
Disposed
3rd Addl District Judge
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02-May-2026
Hearing
3rd Addl District Judge
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18-Apr-2026
Hearing
3rd Addl District Judge
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27-Mar-2026
Hearing
3rd Addl District Judge
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24-Mar-2026
Hearing
3rd Addl District Judge
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16-Mar-2026
Hearing
3rd Addl District Judge
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23-Feb-2026
Hearing
3rd Addl District Judge
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05-Feb-2026
Hearing
3rd Addl District Judge
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12-Jan-2026
Hearing
3rd Addl District Judge
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29-Dec-2025
Hearing
3rd Addl District Judge
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03-Dec-2025
Hearing
3rd Addl District Judge
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04-Nov-2025
Hearing
3rd Addl District Judge
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06-Oct-2025
Hearing
3rd Addl District Judge
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15-Sep-2025
Hearing
3rd Addl District Judge
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11-Aug-2025
For R&P
3rd Addl District Judge
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23-Jul-2025
For R&P
3rd Addl District Judge
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25-Jun-2025
For R&P
3rd Addl District Judge
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11-Jun-2025
For R&P
3rd Addl District Judge
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25-Apr-2025
Hearing
Principal District Judge
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17-Mar-2025
Hearing
Principal District Judge
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10-Feb-2025
First hearing
Initial hearing scheduled
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09-Jan-2025
Case filed
Registration No. 18/2025
Case Summary: CRA 18/2025 Court Decision: The appeal filed by Sikanderbhai (appellant/accused) against his conviction under IPC Section 354(A)(1)(i) for sexual harassment was rejected and dismissed. The trial court's conviction and sentence of 2 years rigorous imprisonment plus ₹10,000 fine (or 30 days additional imprisonment if fine unpaid) was upheld and affirmed. Key Reasoning: The appellate court found that the complainant (victim) provided credible testimony establishing that the accused made unwanted sexual advances, used obscene language, made indecent physical contact, and attempted to forcibly take her inside the house. Supporting witness testimony from family members and independent investigating officers corroborated the complainant's account. The court found no procedural errors in the trial court's judgment and concluded the prosecution successfully proved the charge beyond reasonable doubt, noting that in sexual harassment cases, independent corroborating witnesses are often unavailable given the circumstances. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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