JASWANT SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Sections 376 and 366 IPC, affirming the High Court's decision that the evidence of the prosecutrix was credible and corroborated by her mother's testimony. The Court emphasized that the age of the prosecutrix, being 16 years at the time of the incident, rendered her incapable of giving consent, thus establishing the offence of rape. The sentences of rigorous imprisonment for ten years under Section 376 IPC and five years under Section 366 IPC were confirmed, with fines imposed on the accused.