State Of Himachal Pradesh vs Mango Ram

The Supreme Court overturned the acquittal of the accused under Section 376 IPC, emphasizing that the age of the prosecutrix, being 13 years, is a critical factor as per the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. The Court established that consent is irrelevant in cases involving minors, and the absence of physical injuries does not negate the occurrence of rape. The Court held that the evidence presented, including the medical examination and the circumstances of the case, warranted a conviction, thus reversing the lower court's decision.