SRI GANESH vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376 IPC for rape, affirming that the victim's consent was vitiated due to a false promise of marriage, which constitutes a lack of consent under the law. The Court clarified that the age of the appellant at the time of the offense was irrelevant to the charge of rape, as the victim's testimony established the occurrence of sexual intercourse. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision and the applicability of Section 375 IPC regarding consent.