Ashok Kumar vs State Of Haryana

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376(2)(g) IPC for the rape of Sudesh, emphasizing that the absence of fresh injuries does not negate the occurrence of rape, particularly when corroborated by the circumstances and the victim's subsequent actions. The Court clarified that the trial court's findings were supported by the evidence presented, including the post-mortem report and the circumstances surrounding the victim's death, which was linked to the trauma of the assault. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's sentence of rigorous imprisonment for 11 years and a fine.