Asharfi vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 376(2)(g) IPC and 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, affirming the trial court's findings based on the testimonies of the victim and witnesses. The Court noted that the evidence substantiated the charge of rape, leading to a ten-year sentence under IPC and life imprisonment under the SC/ST Act. The judgment clarified the interpretation of Section 3(2)(v) post-amendment, emphasizing the necessity of proving the accused's knowledge of the victim's caste status for conviction under the SC/ST Act.