S.P.S.Rathore vs C.B.I & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of SPS Rathore under Section 354 IPC for assaulting a minor girl, Ruchika, emphasizing that the act of holding her inappropriately constituted criminal force with the intent to outrage her modesty. The Court reiterated that the protection of minors is paramount and that consent is irrelevant in such cases involving minors. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the revision petition was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision and the importance of safeguarding children's rights under the law.