RAJENDRA DATTA ZAREKAR vs STATE OF GOA

The Supreme Court, in Criminal Appeal No. 32 of 2007, upheld the conviction of the accused Rajendra under Sections 376(2)(f) and 342 IPC for the rape and wrongful confinement of a minor. The Court found that the evidence presented by the prosecution, including the victim's testimony and medical examination, established the charges beyond reasonable doubt. The High Court's decision to convict and sentence Rajendra to ten years rigorous imprisonment and a fine was affirmed, emphasizing the need for stringent action against sexual offenses against children.