Supreme Court of India · 2000-07-17
Sudhakar & Anr vs State Of Maharashtra
- Citation / case number
- 2000 SCC (CRI) 1250
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Sudhakar & Anr
- Respondent
- State Of Maharashtra
- Author
- Shivaraj V. Patil
- Bench
- Shivaraj V. Patil
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 376(2)(g) and Section 306 read with Section 34 IPC for gang-rape and abetment of suicide, respectively. The Court emphasized that the evidence of the prosecutrix and the circumstances surrounding the case were sufficient to establish the guilt of the accused. The Court affirmed the sentences of rigorous imprisonment and fines imposed by the Sessions Court, highlighting the gravity of the offences committed against the victim.