K. VENKATESHWARLU vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376 IPC for the rape of a physically handicapped minor, reversing the acquittal by the trial court. The Court found that the High Court had correctly re-appreciated the evidence, concluding that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's judgment and the sentence of seven years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1,000.