State of West Bengal vs Sanjeev Chhettri — 245/2025
Case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 329(4),115(2),74. Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED on 17th March 2026.
Gr Case
CNR: WBDJ020023122025
Filing Number
2311/2025
Filing Date
05-12-2025
Registration No
245/2025
Registration Date
06-12-2025
Court
Chief Judicial Magistrate, Darjeeling
Judge
5-CJM
Decision Date
17th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--ACQUITTED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
State of West Bengal
Adv. Pankaj Prasad
Respondent(s)
Sanjeev Chhettri
Hearing History
Judge: 5-CJM
Disposed
Examination under section 313 Cr.P.C
Evidence
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 17-03-2026 | Disposed |
| 13-03-2026 | Examination under section 313 Cr.P.C |
| 12-12-2025 | Evidence |
Final Orders / Judgements
Case Summary: State of West Bengal v. Sanjeev Chhettri (245/2025) The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Darjeeling acquitted Sanjeev Chhettri of charges under BNS sections 329(4)/115(2)/74 (alleged assault and molestation) on March 17, 2026. The court found fatal inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony: while the FIR alleged the accused entered her house and attempted assault, she retracted during cross-examination, stating she had no knowledge of the incident. The court concluded the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to insufficient evidence and the complainant's complete deviation between her written complaint and court deposition. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Interim Orders
Case Summary: State of West Bengal v. Sanjeev Chhettri (245/2025) The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Darjeeling acquitted Sanjeev Chhettri of charges under BNS sections 329(4)/115(2)/74 (alleged assault and molestation) on March 17, 2026. The court found fatal inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony: while the FIR alleged the accused entered her house and attempted assault, she retracted during cross-examination, stating she had no knowledge of the incident. The court concluded the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt due to insufficient evidence and the complainant's complete deviation between her written complaint and court deposition. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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