STATE OF M.P. vs VILRU @ KAMAL

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's reduction of the sentence under Section 376 IPC was illegal as it failed to provide adequate and special reasons for deviating from the minimum prescribed sentence of 7 years. The Court emphasized that the High Court's judgment was cryptic and exhibited a lack of consideration for the evidence presented, thus violating the procedural requirements under Sections 384, 385, and 386 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Supreme Court reinstated the original sentence of 7 years R.I. imposed by the trial court, finding the High Court's decision to be contrary to law.