Public Prosecutor v Pramanik Liton: Rape and Abduction in MacRitchie Park
In the High Court of Singapore, Pramanik Liton was found guilty on May 19, 2017, of abducting and raping the complainant in MacRitchie Park on February 8, 2015. The prosecution presented the complainant's testimony, forensic evidence, and the accused's statements to the police. The court, presided over by Choo Han Teck J, rejected the accused's defense of consensual sex and found him guilty on the first, second, third and sixth charges.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court of the Republic of Singapore1.2 Outcome
Guilty as charged on the first, second, third and sixth charges and convict you accordingly.
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Judgment
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Pramanik Liton was convicted of rape and abduction. The victim's testimony, forensic evidence, and the accused's police statements supported the conviction.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Prosecution | Government Agency | Guilty as charged | Won | Stella Tan, Sruthi Boppana |
| Pramanik Liton | Defense | Individual | Guilty as charged | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Stella Tan | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Sruthi Boppana | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
4. Facts
- The accused abducted and raped the complainant.
- The incident occurred on 8 February 2015 at MacRitchie Park.
- The complainant testified that the accused used a knife to intimidate her.
- The complainant's DNA was found on the knife handle.
- The accused's DNA and semen were found on tissue papers at the scene.
- The accused's DNA and semen were detected on the complainant’s clothing.
- The accused admitted to the offences in police statements.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v Pramanik Liton, Criminal Case No. 37 of 2017, [2017] SGHC 110
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Rape and abduction occurred | |
| Trial began | |
| Judgment delivered |
7. Legal Issues
- Rape
- Outcome: The court found the accused guilty of rape.
- Category: Substantive
- Abduction
- Outcome: The court found the accused guilty of abduction.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Conviction
9. Cause of Actions
- Rape
- Abduction
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| No applicable statutes | |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Rape
- Abduction
- DNA evidence
- Forensic evidence
- Police statements
- MacRitchie Park
15.2 Keywords
- Rape
- Abduction
- Criminal Law
- Singapore
- High Court
- MacRitchie Park
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Sexual Offences
17. Areas of Law
- Criminal Law
- Rape
- Abduction