LILLU @ RAJESH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Lillu @ Rajesh under Section 376 IPC for the rape of a minor, affirming the High Court's decision which confirmed the trial court's findings. The Court found that the prosecutrix was 13 years and 9 months old at the time of the incident, based on school records, thus negating any argument of consent. The Court emphasized that the age of the victim is paramount in such cases, and the absence of corroborative evidence regarding her consent does not diminish the gravity of the offense committed against a minor.