Supreme Court of India · 2025-07-25
Satauram Mandavi vs The State Of Chhattisgarh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Satauram Mandavi
- Respondent
- The State Of Chhattisgarh
- Author
- Vikram Nath
- Bench
- Vikram Nath
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376AB of the Indian Penal Code and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, for heinous sexual offences against a minor. The court examined the evidence, including FIR and testimonies, and affirmed the life imprisonment sentence along with a fine. The judgment emphasizes the stringent legal provisions for crimes against children and the importance of protecting minors from sexual abuse.