State Of Karnataka vs Bantara Sudhakara @ Sudha & Anr

The Supreme Court overturned the Karnataka High Court's acquittal of the accused under Section 376 IPC, emphasizing that the prosecution's evidence, including the testimonies of the victims and corroborative medical reports, established the commission of rape beyond reasonable doubt. The Court clarified that the threat to the victims and the circumstances of the crime warranted a conviction, reinforcing the legal principle that consent obtained under coercion is invalid. The Court held that the acquittal was erroneous and directed that the accused be convicted and sentenced accordingly.