Murugan @ Settu vs State Of Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions under Sections 366 and 376 IPC for kidnapping and rape, affirming the trial court's findings that the minor victim was forcibly taken and sexually assaulted by the appellants. The Court emphasized that consent is irrelevant in cases involving minors, and the prosecution successfully established the elements of the offenses. The sentences of rigorous imprisonment for 3 and 7 years were confirmed for the respective charges against the appellants.