NATIONAL COMMISSION OF WOMEN vs STATE OF DELHI & ANR.

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the High Court's decision to reduce the sentence under Section 376 IPC, which was initially imposed as life imprisonment. The Court noted that the High Court had acquitted the accused under Section 306 IPC, stating that the victim was mature enough to understand her actions and that there was no evidence of coercion. The Supreme Court held that the reasons for reducing the sentence were inadequate given the circumstances of exploitation, emphasizing the need for justice for the victim. The Court ultimately restored the life sentence under Section 376 IPC, rejecting the High Court's leniency.