JARNAIL SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 366 and 376 IPC, emphasizing that the testimony of the prosecutrix, corroborated by medical evidence, established the elements of kidnapping and rape. The Court reiterated that consent obtained through coercion or deceit is not valid under law, thereby reinforcing the principle that the absence of consent is a critical factor in sexual assault cases. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision and the sentence imposed on the accused.