MANOJ GIRI vs STATE OF CHHATISGARH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Manoj Giri under Sections 396 and 376(2)(g) IPC, affirming the life sentence for murder and a ten-year term for gang rape, while setting aside the conviction under Section 395 IPC. The Court established that the evidence presented, including the testimony of the prosecutrix and the circumstances of the crime, sufficiently proved the appellant's guilt. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the High Court's decision to convict and sentence the appellant accordingly.