Supreme Court of India · 2015-07-01
STATE OF M.P. vs MADANLAL
- Citation / case number
- SC 2012/15629
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- STATE OF M.P.
- Respondent
- MADANLAL
- Author
- Dipak Misra
- Bench
- PRAFULLA C. PANT DIPAK MISRA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision that had set aside the conviction under Section 376(2)(f) IPC and Section 511 IPC, affirming the trial court's finding of guilt. The Court held that the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to establish the charge of attempted rape, and the High Court's reliance on contradictions in witness testimonies was misplaced. The Supreme Court reinstated the original conviction and sentence of five years rigorous imprisonment for the accused.