PURAN CHAND vs STATE OF H.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376 IPC for rape and Section 506-I IPC for criminal intimidation, confirming a seven-year sentence and a fine. The Court noted that the victim, a 17-year-old girl, was subjected to sexual assault and threatened by the appellant, which led to her delayed reporting of the incident. The judgment emphasized the importance of considering the psychological trauma faced by victims of sexual offenses, affirming the lower court's findings and the evidentiary value of the victim's testimony.