STATE OF M.P. vs RAJESH

The Supreme Court held that the 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. Consequently, the Supreme Court restored the original sentence imposed by the trial court, reaffirming the necessity of adhering to statutory sentencing guidelines under Section 376 IPC.