The State Of Himachal Pradesh vs Raghubir Singh

The Supreme Court addressed the conviction under Section 376(2)(g) IPC for gang rape, emphasizing the necessity of corroborative evidence to establish non-consent. The Court noted that the High Court's imposition of a three-year sentence was less than the statutory minimum of ten years, as per the pre-amendment provisions of Section 376. The Court held that the High Court's leniency in sentencing was unjustified and required adherence to the minimum sentence prescribed by law, thereby allowing the appeal by the State of Himachal Pradesh.