B.C. DEVA @ DYAVA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376 IPC for the offence of rape, confirming the 7-year rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 5,000 imposed by the lower courts. The Court emphasized the importance of the prosecutrix's testimony, which was corroborated by medical evidence and the immediate reporting of the incident to her family. The judgment reinforced the principle that the testimony of the victim, if credible, can be sufficient for conviction in sexual assault cases.