As per case facts, the appellant challenged his conviction for offenses under Section 376 of IPC and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, 2012, after being sentenced to ten years ...
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.15 OF 2025
Mr. Seftin Raza Kosambi
S/o. Mohammed Yusuf Kosambi,
27 years of age,
N/o Balur, Akkialur, Haveri,
Karnataka.
R/o. c/o. Heena Saudagar,
Talaulim, Navelim,
Salcete, Goa.
(Presently lodged in Judicial Custody,
Colvale).
...Appellant
Versus
1. State of Goa (through)
The Public Prosecutor
High Court of Bombay at Goa,
Porvorim, Goa.
2. The Police Inspector,
Officer in charge of
Margao Town Police Station,
Margao, Goa.
3. XXX (Victim),
Through Margao Town Police Station,
Margao – Goa.
... Respondents
Mr Rohan Desai, Advocate for the Appellant.
Mr Pravin Faldessai, Additional Public Prosecutor for Respondent
Nos.1 and 2/State.
Ms Swati Kamat Wagh, Advocate for Respondent No.3.
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