Kaini Rajan vs State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 376 IPC for rape, affirming that the initial act was without consent, despite subsequent consensual encounters based on a promise of marriage. The Court emphasized that threats and coercion negate consent, and the accused's claim of consent was rejected. The sentence of seven years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 25,000 was maintained, reinforcing the legal principle that consent obtained through coercion is invalid under the law.