DEEPAK GULATI vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 365 and 376 IPC for kidnapping and rape, affirming the sentences of three years and seven years of rigorous imprisonment, respectively, to run concurrently. The Court emphasized that consent obtained through deception does not constitute valid consent under Section 375 IPC. The appeal was dismissed as the evidence presented by the prosecution was found credible and sufficient to support the conviction.