Ramdas And Others vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 376 read with Section 34 IPC and Section 3(2)(v) of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, affirming the trial court's findings. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented by the prosecutrix was credible and corroborated by the circumstances of the case, establishing the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal was dismissed, and the life sentences were upheld, reinforcing the seriousness of crimes against women, particularly in the context of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.