Supreme Court of India · 2024-03-22
Thirumoorthy vs State Represented By The Inspector Of ...
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 247
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Thirumoorthy
- Respondent
- State Represented By The Inspector Of ...
- Author
- B.R. Gavai
- Bench
- B.R. Gavai
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under multiple sections including Section 363 IPC, Section 342 IPC, Section 6 of the POCSO Act, and Section 302 IPC, affirming the trial court's sentences of rigorous imprisonment totaling 35 years. The Court emphasized the importance of protecting children from sexual offenses as mandated by the POCSO Act and noted the procedural adherence in the investigation and trial. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the legal principles surrounding child protection and the seriousness of the offenses committed.