State Of M.P vs Rajesh

The Supreme Court held that the Madhya Pradesh High Court's reduction of the sentence under Section 376(2)(g) IPC was illegal as it failed to provide adequate and special reasons for deviating from the minimum prescribed sentence of 10 years. The Court emphasized that the High Court's judgment was cryptic and exhibited a lack of consideration for the evidence presented, thereby violating the procedural mandates of Sections 384, 385, and 386 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Consequently, the Supreme Court restored the original sentence imposed by the trial court, emphasizing the need for adherence to statutory sentencing guidelines.