Bhavanbhai Bhayabhai Panella vs The State Of Gujarat

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376(2)(f) IPC for the rape of an eleven-year-old girl, affirming the trial court's findings based on the totality of evidence presented. The Court noted that despite claims of compromise, the evidence sufficiently proved the offense. However, considering the appellant's ten years of custody, the Court reduced the sentence to rigorous imprisonment for ten years while maintaining the fine and compensation under Section 357(3).