MAJOR RELIEF IN SENSITIVE POCSO MATTER
In a significant legal development, the Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court has suspended the sentence of an accused convicted under the POCSO Act and granted bail during the pendency of the criminal appeal.
The accused had been convicted and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment by the Learned Sessions Court, Bhiwani, Haryana, and had already undergone more than 3 years of incarceration.
After a rigorous legal battle involving detailed factual scrutiny, strategic appellate planning, extensive legal research, and forceful arguments on law and evidence, the Hon’ble High Court was pleased to suspend the sentence and enlarge the appellant on bail pending final adjudication of the appeal.
CASE DETAILS
Rajinder @ Kalu @ Rajinder Kumar
Versus
State of Haryana
CRM-17684-2026
Punjab and Haryana High Court
Counsel for the Appellant / Accused
Dr. Anthony Raju
Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Leading Criminal, Bail & POCSO Cases Expert
Advocate Pragyat Bhardwaj
This case once again reinforces the constitutional principle that every accused person is entitled to a fair hearing, effective legal representation, and adjudication strictly in accordance with evidence and law.
Key Highlights
• Strong Defence Strategy
• Deep Analysis of Facts & Material Contradictions
• Excellent Legal Planning in Appeal
• Command Over Criminal Jurisprudence
• Effective High Court Appellate Advocacy
• Protection of Constitutional Liberty Through Due Process
Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate Supreme Court, is widely recognised for handling highly complex and sensitive criminal litigation across India, including matters relating to POCSO, false implication, bail, suspension of sentence, quashing of FIRs, constitutional criminal remedies, and appellate criminal practice.
“Justice does not end with conviction — appellate courts remain the constitutional guardians of liberty, fairness, and due process.”
Major Legal Takeaways
✔ Convicted for 20 Years — Yet High Court Granted Bail
✔ More Than 3 Years in Jail — Sentence Suspended During Appeal
✔ Strong Legal Strategy Altered the Course of Proceedings
✔ Every Conviction Can Be Challenged Through Constitutional Remedies
✔ Effective Criminal Appellate Advocacy Can Make a Crucial Difference
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DISCLAIMER
This post is intended solely for legal awareness and informational purposes. Grant of bail or suspension of sentence depends entirely upon the facts, evidence, judicial discretion, conduct of the accused, and merits of each individual matter. Nothing stated herein shall be construed as legal advice or as commentary upon the final outcome of the pending criminal appeal.
