Supreme Court of India · 2025-03-07
Lok Mal @ Loku vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Lok Mal @ Loku
- Respondent
- The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Author
- Bela M. Trivedi
- Bench
- Bela M. Trivedi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 376 and 323 of the Indian Penal Code, affirming the High Court's decision. The case involved allegations of sexual assault and assault, with evidence supporting the prosecution's case. The court emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence in cases of sexual assault and upheld the sentences imposed. The judgment reinforces the legal standards for conviction in cases of sexual violence under IPC.