State Of Maharashtra & Anr vs Mohd. Sajid Husain Mohd. S. Husain Etc

The Supreme Court overturned the Bombay High Court's decision granting anticipatory bail to respondents accused under Sections 376, 342 IPC and Section 5 of the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act. The Court held that the prosecutrix, being a minor, could not give valid consent, thus establishing that a prima facie case under Section 376 IPC was made out. The Court emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the allegations of sexual exploitation and trafficking, leading to the dismissal of the anticipatory bail.