DEEPAK vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376 IPC for the rape of a minor girl, affirming the High Court's decision which confirmed the Sessions Court's sentence of 7 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 5000. The Court emphasized the importance of the prosecutrix's testimony, which was corroborated by medical evidence, and held that consent was absent due to the victim's age and the circumstances of the case. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the legal principle that the testimony of a victim, especially a minor, must be given due weight in sexual assault cases.