Bhupinder Singh vs U.T. Chandigarh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Bhupinder Singh under Sections 376 and 417 IPC, affirming the Punjab and Haryana High Court's judgment. The Court established that the accused's false representation of being unmarried and subsequent coercion led to the complainant's consent being vitiated, constituting both rape and cheating. The sentence of seven years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.10,000 was confirmed, emphasizing the importance of consent in marital relationships.