Gang Rape Convictions Upheld Despite Technical Lapses; Court Sends Strong Message: Bombay High Court

This news report is based on an important criminal judgment delivered by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, on 24 December 2025. The judgment was pronounced by Hon’ble Mr. Justice R.M. Joshi in a group of connected criminal appeals arising out of Sessions Case No.609 of 2014. The decision examined serious offences under the Indian Penal Code, including rape, gang rape and abduction. Details of the…