TARUN JIT TEJPAL vs THE STATE OF GOA

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in dismissing the Revision Application and refusing to discharge the appellant from charges under Sections 354, 354A, 354B, 341, 342, 376(2)(f), and 376(2)(k) of the IPC. The Court emphasized the need for proper appreciation of evidence and the scope of powers under Sections 227 and 228 of the CrPC, stating that the material collected did not establish a prima facie case against the appellant. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the order of the High Court was set aside.