Supreme Court of India · 2005-07-27
KANWARPAL S. GILL vs STATE (ADMN.,U.T.CHD.)THRO SECY.,&ANR
- Citation / case number
- SC 1998/14719
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- KANWARPAL S. GILL
- Respondent
- STATE (ADMN.,U.T.CHD.)THRO SECY.,&ANR
- Bench
- K.G. BALAKRISHNAN & B.N. SRIKRISHNA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 354 and 509 IPC for committing acts of sexual harassment against the complainant during a dinner party. The Court emphasized that the conduct of the accused was not only inappropriate but also constituted a violation of the complainant's dignity and personal space. The appeal for enhancement of punishment was also considered, leading to a reaffirmation of the need for stringent action against such offenses.