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july 2000

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.

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