ANURAG SONI vs THE STATE OF CHHATTISGARH

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 376(1) IPC for rape, affirming the High Court's dismissal of the appeal against the trial court's judgment. The Court emphasized that consent obtained under the pretext of marriage does not constitute valid consent, establishing that such acts fall within the ambit of rape as defined under the IPC. The accused was sentenced to ten years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine, which was confirmed by the Supreme Court.