Dinesh @ Buddha vs State Of Rajasthan

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376(2) IPC and Section 3(2)(v) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, for the sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl. The Court emphasized that sexual violence is a severe violation of human rights and dignity, warranting stringent punishment. The life imprisonment sentence was affirmed, along with a compensation order of Rs. 50,000 to the victim, highlighting the need for sensitivity in handling such cases under Article 21 of the Constitution.