T.K. Gopal @ Gopi C vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376 IPC for the rape of a one-and-a-half-year-old child, affirming the ten-year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed by the trial court. The Court noted that Section 376 IPC mandates a minimum sentence of ten years, with the possibility of life imprisonment, particularly in cases involving minors. The Court issued a notice to enhance the sentence to life imprisonment, considering the heinous nature of the crime against a child, and emphasized the gravity of the offense.