SWAROOP SINGH vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376 IPC for rape and Section 506 IPC for criminal intimidation, affirming the trial court's finding that the prosecutrix's testimony was credible and corroborated by medical evidence. The Court emphasized that consent obtained through coercion or threat is not valid, thus reinforcing the principle that sexual intercourse without consent constitutes rape. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's judgment.