Supreme Court of India · 2025-02-27
Raju @ Nirpendra Singh vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Raju @ Nirpendra Singh
- Respondent
- The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Author
- Vikram Nath
- Bench
- Sanjay Karol, Vikram Nath
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 366 and 376(2)(g) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, affirming the High Court's decision. The case involved the sexual assault of a minor girl, with the prosecution establishing her age and the circumstances of the offence. The court examined the evidence and found no grounds to interfere with the conviction, emphasizing the importance of protecting minors from sexual offences. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the appellants' guilt and the validity of the conviction.