State Of Karnataka vs F.Nataraj

The Supreme Court analyzed the High Court's acquittal of the accused under Section 376 IPC, emphasizing that consent is immaterial when the victim is a minor under 16 years of age, as per the provisions of the IPC. The Court held that the Trial Court's conviction was justified given the prosecutrix's age, and the High Court erred in its judgment by overlooking the statutory provisions regarding consent. The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision, reinstating the conviction under Section 376 IPC.