UDAY vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376 IPC for rape, affirming that consent obtained through fraud and deception, such as a promise of marriage, is not valid. The Court noted that the prosecutrix, aged 19, consented to sexual intercourse under the misconception created by the appellant's false promise. The High Court's reduction of the sentence from seven years to two years rigorous imprisonment was also upheld, along with a fine of Rs.5000, emphasizing the need for accountability in cases of sexual exploitation.