CRA-AD-138-2024 IN THE HIGH COURT Puneet @ Rajwinder Devgan State of Haryana & another CORAM: Present: GURVINDER SINGH GILL, J. 1. The appellant (complainant passed by Special Court/Additional Sessions Judge, Panchkula respondent No.2 framed against him 2. The matter arises Station Pinjore, District Panchkula, under Sections IPC lodged at the instance of the victim (appellant) in the year 2014 was also working there. One Tarsem Singh, who was known to her parents, represented Channel’ was hiring boys and girls Tarsem Singh that company and made stated that a few days thereafter Tarsem Singh visited the house of her in laws and represented that 2024 ( 1 ) IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES AT CHANDIGARH CRA Date of Decision: Puneet @ Rajwinder Devgan Versus State of Haryana & another HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE JASJIT SINGH BEDI Mr. Bimal Maini, Advocate, for the appellant. GURVINDER SINGH GILL, J. The appellant (complainant/victim) assails judgment dated passed by Special Court/Additional Sessions Judge, Panchkula respondent No.2 – Amarjeet Singh has been acquitted of all the charges framed against him for offences under Sections 328, 376, 201, 506 IPC. The matter arises out of FIR No.3 dated 02.01.2018 registered at Police Station Pinjore, District Panchkula, under Sections IPC lodged at the instance of the victim (appellant) in the year 2014, she was residing at Rani Ka Bagh Market, Amritsar and was also working there. One Tarsem Singh, who was known to her parents, represented to her mother that a company named ‘ was hiring boys and girls, upon Tarsem Singh that her daughter may also be provided some job and made her (victim) talk to Tarsem Singh over phone. stated that a few days thereafter Tarsem Singh visited the house of her in laws and represented that the victim would FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRA-AD-138-2024 ate of Decision: 11.07.2025 ……Appellant …...Respondents HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GURVINDER SINGH GILL JASJIT SINGH BEDI , Advocate, for the appellant. assails judgment dated 29.03.2023 passed by Special Court/Additional Sessions Judge, Panchkula vide which Singh has been acquitted of all the charges under Sections 328, 376, 201, 506 IPC. 3 dated 02.01.2018 registered at Police Station Pinjore, District Panchkula, under Sections 376, 328, 120-B,506 IPC lodged at the instance of the victim (appellant), wherein she stated that she was residing at Rani Ka Bagh Market, Amritsar and was also working there. One Tarsem Singh, who was known to her that a company named ‘Bahujan News , upon which victim’s mother told may also be provided some job in the said talk to Tarsem Singh over phone. It is stated that a few days thereafter Tarsem Singh visited the house of her in- the victim would get a good salary in the 29.03.2023 vide which Singh has been acquitted of all the charges 3 dated 02.01.2018 registered at Police B,506 , wherein she stated that she was residing at Rani Ka Bagh Market, Amritsar and was also working there. One Tarsem Singh, who was known to her Bahujan News which victim’s mother told in the said It is - get a good salary in the VIMAL KUMAR 2025.07.14 11:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRA-AD-138-2024 company and that her husband would also get employment in the said company. Thereafter, alongwith Tarsem and two other girls Amarjeet picked house i.e. House No.249, Sector was the guest house of the news channel company frequented by the staff of the company. company at Pinjore and introduced himself as owner of the company where she was interviewed by him and w of Rs.12,000/ expressed that she was not interested, Amarjeet kept on calling her and insisted upon her to join the news channel for her bright future ultimately, it was in the month of two girls joined the company and started staying at House No. 18, Panchkula accused Amarjeet Bombay and are dinner and she accordingly accompanied him. when they were influence of liquor a and after a short while accused Amarjeet told Raja to get down from the car and brought the victim to the Panchkula. When she entered her room, Amarjeet tried t her back, but she managed to avoid by coming down. Thereafter, apologized When she made a complaint about the same to the police, then the parents 2024 ( 2 ) company and that her husband would also get employment in the said company. Thereafter, in the month of Februar alongwith Tarsem and two other girls came to Panchkula picked them up from the railway station and took them to his i.e. House No.249, Sector-18, Panchkula, while saying that was the guest house of the news channel company frequented by the staff of the company. Amarjeet then took them to the office of news channel company at Pinjore and introduced himself as owner of the company where she was interviewed by him and was told that she would be given a salary of Rs.12,000/- per month. It is further stated that expressed that she was not interested, Amarjeet kept on calling her and insisted upon her to join the news channel for her bright future ately, it was in the month of March, 2014 that the victim and other two girls joined the company and started staying at House No. 18, Panchkula as P.G. The victim further stated that in the end of March, accused Amarjeet told her that some medi Bombay and are to be taken out to dinner and asked her to join him for the and she accordingly accompanied him. they were returning back from dinner, Amarjeet was under the influence of liquor and was accompanied by his cousin Raja in the same car and after a short while accused Amarjeet told Raja to get down from the car and brought the victim to the guest house of the company in Sector Panchkula. When she entered her room, Amarjeet tried t her back, but she managed to avoid by coming down. Thereafter, apologized and she narrated the entire incident to Tarsem telephonically. When she made a complaint about the same to the police, then the parents company and that her husband would also get employment in the said in the month of February, 2014, the complainant came to Panchkula where accused up from the railway station and took them to his 18, Panchkula, while saying that the same was the guest house of the news channel company frequented by the staff Amarjeet then took them to the office of news channel company at Pinjore and introduced himself as owner of the company where as told that she would be given a salary It is further stated that when the victim expressed that she was not interested, Amarjeet kept on calling her and insisted upon her to join the news channel for her bright future and March, 2014 that the victim and other two girls joined the company and started staying at House No.249, Sector- The victim further stated that in the end of March, told her that some media person are coming from to be taken out to dinner and asked her to join him for the and she accordingly accompanied him. The victim alleged that returning back from dinner, Amarjeet was under the nd was accompanied by his cousin Raja in the same car and after a short while accused Amarjeet told Raja to get down from the car guest house of the company in Sector-18, Panchkula. When she entered her room, Amarjeet tried to catch her from her back, but she managed to avoid by coming down. Thereafter, Amarjeet she narrated the entire incident to Tarsem telephonically. When she made a complaint about the same to the police, then the parents company and that her husband would also get employment in the said the complainant where accused up from the railway station and took them to his the same was the guest house of the news channel company frequented by the staff Amarjeet then took them to the office of news channel company at Pinjore and introduced himself as owner of the company where as told that she would be given a salary when the victim expressed that she was not interested, Amarjeet kept on calling her and and March, 2014 that the victim and other - The victim further stated that in the end of March, a person are coming from to be taken out to dinner and asked her to join him for the The victim alleged that returning back from dinner, Amarjeet was under the nd was accompanied by his cousin Raja in the same car and after a short while accused Amarjeet told Raja to get down from the car 18, o catch her from Amarjeet she narrated the entire incident to Tarsem telephonically. When she made a complaint about the same to the police, then the parents VIMAL KUMAR 2025.07.14 11:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRA-AD-138-2024 of Amarjeet and upon their assurance, she continued working for the news channel. After a few days, accused Amarjeet shifted the victim to a guest house in Pinjore where he as well as his cousin Raja we when she was having meals, then Amarjeet offered her chi consuming the same, she became unconscious and when in the morning she got up, she found herself without clothes and Amarjeet was also sleeping on the same bed and told Amarjeet Singh that she would make a complaint to the police upon which saying that he would make the same viral. The complainant a Amarjeet kept on sex pregnant. Amarjeet she was already married having a daughter aged about not marry him. that her husband had come to pick her up and showed her video to her husband and later she got divorced from her husband. The complainant alleged that thereafter since she was now divorced and did not have any place to go, he will marry her and kept on committing rape upon her and even gave beatings to her. However, she managed to contact the parents of the accused, who told her that they would so child and also disclosed that Amarjeet was a divorcee The complainant alleged that after few days one lady namely Anita @ Pinky came to their house came to know that said lady claimed herself to be the wife of Amarjeet. 2024 ( 3 ) of Amarjeet assured her that their son Amarjeet will not repeat the mistake and upon their assurance, she continued working for the news channel. After a few days, accused Amarjeet shifted the victim to a guest house in Pinjore where he as well as his cousin Raja we when she was having meals, then Amarjeet offered her chi consuming the same, she became unconscious and when in the morning she got up, she found herself without clothes and Amarjeet was also sleeping on the same bed and she had been raped by Amarjeet. Amarjeet Singh that she would make a complaint to the police pon which Amarjeet threatened her by showing her video clip while saying that he would make the same viral. The complainant a Amarjeet kept on sexually assaulting her on account of which she became Amarjeet told her that he wanted the child, but she told him that she was already married having a daughter aged about not marry him. The complainant alleged that husband had come to pick her up and showed her video to her husband and later she got divorced from her The complainant alleged that thereafter since she was now divorced and did not have any place to go, he will marry her and kept on committing rape upon her and even gave beatings to her. However, she managed to contact the parents of the accused, who told her that they would solemnize her marriage with Amarjeet after delivery of and also disclosed that Amarjeet was a divorcee The complainant alleged that after few days one lady namely Anita @ came to their house and was hurling abuses to Amarjeet a came to know that said lady claimed herself to be the wife of Amarjeet. assured her that their son Amarjeet will not repeat the mistake and upon their assurance, she continued working for the news channel. After a few days, accused Amarjeet shifted the victim to a guest house in Pinjore where he as well as his cousin Raja were also staying. One day when she was having meals, then Amarjeet offered her chicken and after consuming the same, she became unconscious and when in the morning she got up, she found herself without clothes and Amarjeet was also sleeping and she had been raped by Amarjeet. She raised hue & cry Amarjeet Singh that she would make a complaint to the police by showing her video clip while saying that he would make the same viral. The complainant alleged that her on account of which she became told her that he wanted the child, but she told him that she was already married having a daughter aged about 12 years and could The complainant alleged that one day the accused told her husband had come to pick her up and that he (accused Amarjeet) showed her video to her husband and later she got divorced from her The complainant alleged that thereafter Amarjeet told her that since she was now divorced and did not have any place to go, he will marry her and kept on committing rape upon her and even gave beatings to her. However, she managed to contact the parents of the accused, who told her lemnize her marriage with Amarjeet after delivery of and also disclosed that Amarjeet was a divorcee having one child. The complainant alleged that after few days one lady namely Anita @ and was hurling abuses to Amarjeet and later she came to know that said lady claimed herself to be the wife of Amarjeet. assured her that their son Amarjeet will not repeat the mistake and upon their assurance, she continued working for the news channel. After a few days, accused Amarjeet shifted the victim to a guest house in One day and after consuming the same, she became unconscious and when in the morning she got up, she found herself without clothes and Amarjeet was also sleeping She raised hue & cry Amarjeet Singh that she would make a complaint to the police by showing her video clip while lleged that her on account of which she became told her that he wanted the child, but she told him that years and could the accused told her ) showed her video to her husband and later she got divorced from her told her that since she was now divorced and did not have any place to go, he will marry her and kept on committing rape upon her and even gave beatings to her. However, she managed to contact the parents of the accused, who told her lemnize her marriage with Amarjeet after delivery of having one child. The complainant alleged that after few days one lady namely Anita @ nd later she came to know that said lady claimed herself to be the wife of Amarjeet. VIMAL KUMAR 2025.07.14 11:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRA-AD-138-2024 The victim/complainant also came to know that due to live of Amarjeet with Anita @ Pinky, his (accused) wife Baljeet Kaur remained in police custody for having caused hurt to Anita. The victim further alleged that on account of conduct of accused Amarjeet, she was scared and did not complain to the police despite having been beatings and later when she delivered a child by had to call to her mother to look after her, as Amarjeet used to remain absent and whenever he used to come, he came under the influence of liquor and used to give beatings to she came to know that Amarjeet use licenses and when she objected to the same, he gave beatings to her and that Amarjeet in collusion with his parents used to torture her whenever sh used to approach her parents from the house 3. Pursuant to lodging of FIR, the matter was investigated by the police during the course of which the victim/complainant was medically examined her statement was also got recorded in terms of Section 164 Cr.P.C. completion of investigation, Amarjeet. The trial Court framed under Section pleaded not guilty and claimed trial 4. The prosecution in order to establish its case documentary evidence victim/complainant herself stepped into witness 2024 ( 4 ) The victim/complainant also came to know that due to live of Amarjeet with Anita @ Pinky, his (accused) wife Baljeet Kaur had been dissolved and that Baljeet Kaur had also remained in police custody for having caused hurt to Anita. The victim alleged that on account of conduct of accused Amarjeet, she was scared and did not complain to the police despite having been and later when she delivered a child by had to call to her mother to look after her, as Amarjeet used to remain absent and whenever he used to come, he came under the influence of liquor and used to give beatings to her. The complainant she came to know that Amarjeet used to make forge/fabricated driving licenses and when she objected to the same, he gave beatings to her and that Amarjeet in collusion with his parents used to torture her whenever sh used to approach her parents and that she alongwith her child was deserted from the house by Amarjeet. Pursuant to lodging of FIR, the matter was investigated by the police during the course of which the victim/complainant was medically examined her statement was also got recorded in terms of Section 164 Cr.P.C. completion of investigation, challan was presented against Amarjeet. The trial Court framed charges under Sections 328, 376, 201, 506 IPC on pleaded not guilty and claimed trial. The prosecution in order to establish its case documentary evidence examined as many as victim/complainant herself stepped into witness The victim/complainant also came to know that due to live-in relationship of Amarjeet with Anita @ Pinky, his (accused) previous marriage with his had been dissolved and that Baljeet Kaur had also remained in police custody for having caused hurt to Anita. The victim alleged that on account of conduct of accused Amarjeet, she was scared and did not complain to the police despite having been given and later when she delivered a child by cesarean procedure, she had to call to her mother to look after her, as Amarjeet used to remain absent and whenever he used to come, he came under the influence of The complainant stated that later to make forge/fabricated driving licenses and when she objected to the same, he gave beatings to her and that Amarjeet in collusion with his parents used to torture her whenever she and that she alongwith her child was deserted Pursuant to lodging of FIR, the matter was investigated by the police during the course of which the victim/complainant was medically examined and her statement was also got recorded in terms of Section 164 Cr.P.C. Upon challan was presented against accused charges against the accused for offence C on 11.07.2008 to which accused The prosecution in order to establish its case apart from adducing examined as many as 10 PWs. While victim/complainant herself stepped into witness-box as PW-2, PW-1 HC in relationship his had been dissolved and that Baljeet Kaur had also remained in police custody for having caused hurt to Anita. The victim alleged that on account of conduct of accused Amarjeet, she was given , she had to call to her mother to look after her, as Amarjeet used to remain absent and whenever he used to come, he came under the influence of stated that later to make forge/fabricated driving licenses and when she objected to the same, he gave beatings to her and e and that she alongwith her child was deserted Pursuant to lodging of FIR, the matter was investigated by the police during and Upon accused for offence to which accused apart from adducing While 1 HC VIMAL KUMAR 2025.07.14 11:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRA-AD-138-2024 Pardeep, PW ASI Paramjeet Kaur, PW official police investigation of the case and hav Kumar, Criminal Ahlmad, identified the signatures of the Magistrate before whom statement of the victim had been recorded in terms of Section 164 Cr.P.C. PW examined the victim, proved the MLR as Ex.PF stated that the patient had refused to give samples as the incident was old PW-11 Dr. Amandeep Singh, Medical Officer, who had examined the accused, proved the MLR as Ex.PJ. 5. Upon conclusion of the prosecution evidence, statement of the accused w recorded in terms of Section 313 Cr.P.C. implication and further took a plea that in fact the mother of the victim/complainant had taken a loan of about Rs.8 lak was not returned and when he demanded back the same, he had been falsely implicated. DWs. 6. The trial Court upon appraisal of the evidence on record held that the prosecution accused and consequently acquitted the accused vide impugned judgment dated 29.03.2023. Being aggrieved by the same, the victim/complainant has preferred the instant appeal seeking reversal of the imp and conviction of the accused. 2024 ( 5 ) Pardeep, PW-4 HC Devinder Singh, PW-5 Inspector Sukhbir Singh, PW ASI Paramjeet Kaur, PW-8 ASI Saraswati and PW police witnesses, who had remained associated with the investigation of the case and have stated about the same. Kumar, Criminal Ahlmad, identified the signatures of the Magistrate before whom statement of the victim had been recorded in terms of Section 164 PW-6 Dr. Khushboo, Medical Officer, who had medic ed the victim, proved the MLR as Ex.PF stated that the patient had refused to give samples as the incident was old Dr. Amandeep Singh, Medical Officer, who had examined the proved the MLR as Ex.PJ. conclusion of the prosecution evidence, statement of the accused w recorded in terms of Section 313 Cr.P.C. implication and further took a plea that in fact the mother of the victim/complainant had taken a loan of about Rs.8 lak was not returned and when he demanded back the same, he had been falsely implicated. In his defence, the accused The trial Court upon appraisal of the evidence on record held that the prosecution had been unable to establish accused and consequently acquitted the accused vide impugned judgment 29.03.2023. Being aggrieved by the same, the victim/complainant has preferred the instant appeal seeking reversal of the imp and conviction of the accused. 5 Inspector Sukhbir Singh, PW-7 8 ASI Saraswati and PW-9 SI Neena Rani are all , who had remained associated with the e stated about the same. PW-3 Arun Kumar, Criminal Ahlmad, identified the signatures of the Magistrate before whom statement of the victim had been recorded in terms of Section 164 Dr. Khushboo, Medical Officer, who had medico legally ed the victim, proved the MLR as Ex.PF, but has categorically stated that the patient had refused to give samples as the incident was old. Dr. Amandeep Singh, Medical Officer, who had examined the conclusion of the prosecution evidence, statement of the accused was recorded in terms of Section 313 Cr.P.C., wherein he pleaded false implication and further took a plea that in fact the mother of the victim/complainant had taken a loan of about Rs.8 lakhs from him, which was not returned and when he demanded back the same, he had been accused also examined as many as 8 The trial Court upon appraisal of the evidence on record held that the een unable to establish the charges framed against the accused and consequently acquitted the accused vide impugned judgment 29.03.2023. Being aggrieved by the same, the victim/complainant has preferred the instant appeal seeking reversal of the impugned judgment 7 9 SI Neena Rani are all , who had remained associated with the 3 Arun Kumar, Criminal Ahlmad, identified the signatures of the Magistrate before whom statement of the victim had been recorded in terms of Section 164 o legally , but has categorically . Dr. Amandeep Singh, Medical Officer, who had examined the as he pleaded false implication and further took a plea that in fact the mother of the hs from him, which was not returned and when he demanded back the same, he had been also examined as many as 8 The trial Court upon appraisal of the evidence on record held that the the charges framed against the accused and consequently acquitted the accused vide impugned judgment 29.03.2023. Being aggrieved by the same, the victim/complainant ugned judgment VIMAL KUMAR 2025.07.14 11:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRA-AD-138-2024 7. Learned counsel for the appellant impugned findings regarding acquittal of respondent No.2 is a case where the evidence led by the prosecution is consistent with the case of prosecution and that the victim/complainant had stated consistently in her statement recorded in terms of Section 164 Cr.P.C. and also during the course of counsel submitted that the facts clearly show that the accused had exploited the victim on the ground of providing job to her and had also administered food laced with some intoxicant and had graphed her in naked state and had been blackmailing her and had, thus, been continuously establishing physical relations with her leading to her pregnancy and delivery of a child as well. It has been submitted that since there is nothing on record to contradict the testimony of the victim/complainant, her version could not be doubted or disbelieved on any count and as such, the impugned judgment is liable to be set aside. 8. We have heard learned counsel for the appellant/co gone through the evidence on record and have also examined the findings of the trial Court as recorded in the impugned judgment. 9. In the instant case, we find that there is gross delay in lodging of FIR inasmuch as while the acc for the first time in the year 2014 the year 2018 i.e. after about 4 years. The victim/complainant of incident having a daughter as well. accused had repeatedly maintained physical relations with her for about 2024 ( 6 ) Learned counsel for the appellant/complainant impugned findings regarding acquittal of respondent No.2 is a case where the evidence led by the prosecution is consistent with the case of prosecution and that the victim/complainant had stated consistently in her statement recorded in terms of Section 164 Cr.P.C. and also during the course of trial to the effect that accused had been raping her counsel submitted that the facts clearly show that the accused had exploited the victim on the ground of providing job to her and had also administered laced with some intoxicant and had graphed her in naked state and had been blackmailing her and had, thus, been continuously establishing physical relations with her leading to her pregnancy and delivery of a child as well. It has been submitted that since e is nothing on record to contradict the testimony of the victim/complainant, her version could not be doubted or disbelieved on any count and as such, the impugned judgment is liable to be set aside. heard learned counsel for the appellant/co gone through the evidence on record and have also examined the findings of the trial Court as recorded in the impugned judgment. In the instant case, we find that there is gross delay in lodging of FIR inasmuch as while the accused had allegedly raped the victim/complainant for the first time in the year 2014, the FIR in question came to be lodged in the year 2018 i.e. after about 4 years. The victim/complainant of incident was around 30 years of age and was having a daughter as well. Although the victim/complainant claims that the accused had repeatedly maintained physical relations with her for about /complainant while assailing the impugned findings regarding acquittal of respondent No.2 submitted that it is a case where the evidence led by the prosecution is consistent with the case of prosecution and that the victim/complainant had stated consistently in her statement recorded in terms of Section 164 Cr.P.C. and also during to the effect that accused had been raping her. Learned counsel submitted that the facts clearly show that the accused had exploited the victim on the ground of providing job to her and had also administered laced with some intoxicant and had raped her and had also video- graphed her in naked state and had been blackmailing her and had, thus, been continuously establishing physical relations with her leading to her pregnancy and delivery of a child as well. It has been submitted that since e is nothing on record to contradict the testimony of the victim/complainant, her version could not be doubted or disbelieved on any count and as such, the impugned judgment is liable to be set aside. heard learned counsel for the appellant/complainant and have also gone through the evidence on record and have also examined the findings of the trial Court as recorded in the impugned judgment. In the instant case, we find that there is gross delay in lodging of FIR used had allegedly raped the victim/complainant , the FIR in question came to be lodged in the year 2018 i.e. after about 4 years. The victim/complainant at the time around 30 years of age and was a matured married lady the victim/complainant claims that the accused had repeatedly maintained physical relations with her for about while assailing the submitted that it is a case where the evidence led by the prosecution is consistent with the case of prosecution and that the victim/complainant had stated consistently in her statement recorded in terms of Section 164 Cr.P.C. and also during . Learned counsel submitted that the facts clearly show that the accused had exploited the victim on the ground of providing job to her and had also administered - graphed her in naked state and had been blackmailing her and had, thus, been continuously establishing physical relations with her leading to her pregnancy and delivery of a child as well. It has been submitted that since e is nothing on record to contradict the testimony of the victim/complainant, her version could not be doubted or disbelieved on any have also gone through the evidence on record and have also examined the findings In the instant case, we find that there is gross delay in lodging of FIR used had allegedly raped the victim/complainant , the FIR in question came to be lodged in at the time matured married lady the victim/complainant claims that the accused had repeatedly maintained physical relations with her for about VIMAL KUMAR 2025.07.14 11:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CRA-AD-138-2024 good 4 years, but it remained unexplained that as to why she never chose to report the matter to the police. It is not the case that she had been kept as a captive by the accused victim/complainant had set up a case that the accused had made a video clip while she was naked and had been threatening to make t on account of which she kept quiet, but no such video clip has been brought on record. had given birth to a child, but no DNA profil establish the parentag case of prosecution. had been residing with the accused for a long period and was matured enough to know about her welfare go any, was a consensual relationship. There is nothing on record to show that the accused had forcibly established sexual intercourse with the victim/complainant not find any reaso regard. 10. Having regard to the in the impugned judgment and the same is upheld. instant appeal, the same is hereby dismissed. 11.07.2025 Vimal 2024 ( 7 ) good 4 years, but it remained unexplained that as to why she never chose to matter to the police. It is not the case that she had been kept as a captive by the accused (respondent No.2) victim/complainant had set up a case that the accused had made a video clip while she was naked and had been threatening to make t on account of which she kept quiet, but no such video clip has been brought on record. Further, even though the victim/complainant claimed that she had given birth to a child, but no DNA profil establish the parentage of the child, which could have easily establish case of prosecution. The facts of the case wherein the victim/complainant had been residing with the accused for a long period and was matured enough to know about her welfare goes to show that the p any, was a consensual relationship. There is nothing on record to show that the accused had forcibly established sexual intercourse with the victim/complainant so as to invite any criminal liability. As such, we do not find any reason to differ with the findings of the trial Court in this Having regard to the discussion made above, in the impugned judgment and the same is upheld. instant appeal, the same is hereby dismissed. (GURVINDER SINGH GILL Whether speaking/reasoned: Whether reportable: good 4 years, but it remained unexplained that as to why she never chose to matter to the police. It is not the case that she had been kept as a (respondent No.2). Although the victim/complainant had set up a case that the accused had made a video clip while she was naked and had been threatening to make the same viral and on account of which she kept quiet, but no such video clip has been brought Further, even though the victim/complainant claimed that she had given birth to a child, but no DNA profiling was undertaken to e of the child, which could have easily established the The facts of the case wherein the victim/complainant had been residing with the accused for a long period and was matured es to show that the physical relation, if any, was a consensual relationship. There is nothing on record to show that the accused had forcibly established sexual intercourse with the so as to invite any criminal liability. As such, we do n to differ with the findings of the trial Court in this discussion made above, we do not find any infirmity in the impugned judgment and the same is upheld. Finding no merit in the instant appeal, the same is hereby dismissed. GURVINDER SINGH GILL) JUDGE (JASJIT SINGH BEDI) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No good 4 years, but it remained unexplained that as to why she never chose to matter to the police. It is not the case that she had been kept as a Although the victim/complainant had set up a case that the accused had made a video clip he same viral and on account of which she kept quiet, but no such video clip has been brought Further, even though the victim/complainant claimed that she was undertaken to the The facts of the case wherein the victim/complainant had been residing with the accused for a long period and was matured hysical relation, if any, was a consensual relationship. There is nothing on record to show that the accused had forcibly established sexual intercourse with the so as to invite any criminal liability. As such, we do n to differ with the findings of the trial Court in this infirmity Finding no merit in the VIMAL KUMAR 2025.07.14 11:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document