Moniram Hazarika vs State Of Assam

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 366 IPC for kidnapping a minor girl, affirming that the evidence established the victim's minority and the appellant's actions constituted an offence. The Court rejected the appellant's argument that the victim had voluntarily accompanied him, emphasizing that consent from a minor is not a valid defense under the law. The Court confirmed the sentence of three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine, dismissing the appeal.