Yedla Srinivasa Rao vs State Of A.P

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 376 IPC for rape and Section 417 IPC for cheating, affirming the High Court's decision that the prosecutrix was above 16 years of age based on medical evidence. The Court established that consent obtained under a false promise of marriage constitutes coercion, thereby nullifying the consent. The accused was sentenced to 7 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine, with the Court emphasizing the need for strict enforcement of laws protecting women from sexual exploitation.