Indian Penal Code,1860  - Section 376 (2)

Rape - Conviction - Sentence - Reduction in Sentence - Rape of girl aged 11 years - Adequate evidence on record to justify conviction of the appellant - Thus, conviction of the appellant upheld - Appellant has been in custody for about ten years - Having regard to the totality of circumstances, ends of justice will be met if the sentence awarded to the appellant is reduced to RI for ten years from life imprisonment - However, sentence of fine and compensation as also default sentence and direction for recovery of the amount payable as compensation maintained.

Topic(s)-Rape - Sentence reduced from life imprisonment to 10 years imprisonment