Supreme Court of India · 2013-08-27
SHIMBHU vs STATE OF HARYANA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2012/1033
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SHIMBHU
- Respondent
- STATE OF HARYANA
- Author
- P.Sathasivam
- Bench
- P SATHASIVAM,RANJANA PRAKASH DESAI,RANJAN GOGOI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 376(2)(g), 366, 342, and 506 read with Section 34 of the IPC for the gang rape of the victim, affirming the High Court's dismissal of their appeals. The Court reiterated that the prosecution must prove the elements of the crime beyond reasonable doubt, which was satisfied in this case. The sentences of rigorous imprisonment and fines imposed by the Additional Sessions Judge were confirmed, emphasizing the seriousness of the offenses committed.