Supreme Court of India · 2021-10-25
THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH HOME DEPARTMENT STATION HOUSE OFFICER vs MAHENDRA @ GOLU
- Citation / case number
- SC 2010/37347
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH HOME DEPARTMENT STATION HOUSE OFFICER
- Respondent
- MAHENDRA @ GOLU
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT, HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision that had reduced the respondent's conviction from Section 376(2)(f) to Section 354 IPC, emphasizing the gravity of the offense against minors. The court reinstated the original conviction under Section 376(2)(f) and highlighted the need for stringent punishment in cases involving sexual offenses against children. The judgment underscores the importance of protecting minors from sexual exploitation and the legal system's role in ensuring justice.