Shekara vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376 IPC for the rape of a minor, affirming the Karnataka High Court's decision. The Court found that the victim was below 16 years of age at the time of the incident, thus negating the appellant's defense of consent. The judgment emphasized the legislative intent behind the amendments to the IPC regarding sexual offenses, particularly the need to protect minors from exploitation.