Jaswant Singh & Ors vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Sections 376 and 366 IPC, affirming the trial court's findings that the prosecutrix, a minor, was forcibly abducted and raped by the accused. The Court emphasized the importance of the prosecutrix's testimony, corroborated by her mother and medical evidence, establishing the occurrence beyond reasonable doubt. The appeals by the accused were dismissed, and the sentences of rigorous imprisonment were confirmed, highlighting the gravity of sexual offences against minors under Indian law.