ZINDAR ALI SK vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 376 and Section 417 IPC for rape and cheating, respectively. The Court found that the prosecution established the elements of the offences, despite the accused's claims of consent and delay in reporting. The Court emphasized that the victim's subsequent interactions with the accused did not negate the initial act of rape, affirming the lower courts' findings and dismissing the appeal against conviction.