Manjappa vs State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Sections 366A, 372, and 373 read with Section 34 IPC for the kidnapping and trafficking of a minor girl. The Court confirmed the High Court's decision to enhance the sentence to seven years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50,000 for each appellant, emphasizing the seriousness of offenses against minors and the need for stringent punishment. The Court also noted that the acquittal of one co-accused was rightly set aside due to the evidence presented.