SMW(C) No. 3/2023
IN RE: RIGHT TO PRIVACY OF ADOLESCENTS VS
The Division bench (two judges) of the Supreme Court found the accused guilty of the offence of rape under Section 376(3) and 376(2)(n) of the IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. However, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s acquittal of the accused on the charges of kidnapping and abduction under the IPC. The judgement was authored by Justice Oka.The Supreme Court observed that consensual relationships cannot be an exception to the POCSO Act, and the High Courts cannot use their discretionary powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C to quash prosecutions in such cases where the guilt of the accused is confirmed, even if a settlement is reached between the accused and the victim.The Supreme Court directed the State Government to constitute a committee consisting of a clinical psychologist and a social scientist to assess the victim’s situation and help her arrive at an informed decision. The Supreme Court directed the Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to ensure compliance with the POCSO Act and laws related to the welfare of minors.
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April 27 2023
CRLA/25/2000
Hon'ble Justice K. M. JOSEPH, ANIRUDDHA BOSE , HRISHIKESH ROY
NARAYAN CHETANRA CHAUDHARY Vs. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
April 27 2023
CRLA/25/2000
Honourable Judge K. M. JOSEPH, ANIRUDDHA BOSE , HRISHIKESH ROY
NARAYAN CHETANRA CHAUDHARY Vs. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
May 1 2020
CMA/1014/2008
Hon'ble Justice C.PRAVEEN KUMAR,
BATTU DEVANAND
DODDA RAMA MOHANA RAO Vs. THE NATIONAL HIGH WAY AUTHORITY OF INDIA
May 1 2020
CMA/1014/2008
Honourable Judge C . PRAVEEN KUMAR,
BATTU DEVANAND
DODDA RAMA MOHANA RAO Vs. THE NATIONAL HIGH WAY AUTHORITY OF INDIA
The First Chief Justice of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh Amaravati elevated to the Supreme Court of India
Born on August 29, 1964 at Raigarh (Chhattisgarh). Took B.Sc. and LL.B Degrees from Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh). Enrolled as an Advocate on September 4, 1987. Practiced law in District Court at Raigarh, High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur and High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur and dealt with Civil, Criminal and Writ branches of law. Was designated as Senior Advocate by High Court of Chhattisgarh in January, 2005. Had been Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Bar Council. Was appointed/co-opted Member of the Rule Making Committee of High Court of Chhattisgarh. Had been Chancellor’s Nominee in the Executive Council of Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur. Was associated with Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) as its Ex-Officio Member in the Executive Council. Served as Additional Advocate General for the State of Chhattisgarh from June 26, 2004 to August 31, 2007 and thereafter as Advocate General for the State from September 1, 2007 till elevation. Elevated as a Judge of High Court of Chhattisgarh on December 10, 2009. Was Acting Chief Justice of High Court of Chhattisgarh from 01.6.2021 to 11.10.2021. Appointed as Chief Justice of High Court of Andhra Pradesh and assumed on 13.10.2021.
Elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on May 19, 2023