Supreme Court of India · 2012-07-03
O.M. Baby (Dead) By Legal ... vs State Of Kerala
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2012 SC (CRIMINAL) 1359
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- O.M. Baby (Dead) By Legal ...
- Respondent
- State Of Kerala
- Author
- Ranjan Gogoi
- Bench
- Ranjan Gogoi, Swatanter Kumar
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of O.M. Baby under Sections 376, 506(ii), and 342 IPC, affirming the High Court's reduction of the sentence for rape to three years while maintaining the sentences for the other offenses. The Court emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence in sexual assault cases and the necessity of a thorough investigation. The appeal was pursued by the deceased's wife after his passing, and the Court ultimately confirmed the concurrent running of sentences under Sections 506(ii) and 342 IPC.