DEVKI ALIAS KALA vs THE STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the petitioner under the relevant provisions for abducting a minor girl and forcing her into sexual submission, emphasizing the serious nature of such crimes. The Court rejected the application of the Probation of Offenders Act, stating that extending leniency to such offenders undermines the law's intent to protect vulnerable individuals. The judgment reinforces the need for stringent action against human trafficking and abduction, dismissing the petitioner's plea for a reduced sentence of three years' rigorous imprisonment.