Datta Vishnu Gongane v. The State Of Maharashtra And Another

2127.25CA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD 926 CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 2127 OF 2025 IN APEAL/697/2024 DATTA VISHNU GAONGANE

VERSUS

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ...

Advocate for Applicant : Mr.N.S.Ghanekar APP for Respondent-State : Mrs.A.S.Mantri Advocate for Respondent no.2 : Mr.Swapnil Mule ...

WITH CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 697 OF 2024 ...

CORAM : ARUN R. PEDNEKER, J.

DATE : 13.08.2025 P.C. :

1] The learned counsel for the applicant submits that the impugned order primarily would be challengeable on the point of proof of age of the victim. He further submits that the age of the victim is proved on the basis of the documentary evidence i.e. school record and evidence of PW-5 and PW-6. He further submits that he would provide judgments relating to the law on this aspect and give his note of submission.

2] At his request, list this matter on 20.08.2025. [ARUN R. PEDNEKER] JUDGE DDC