Supreme Court of India

State of Rajasthan v. Madan Singh

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Reported as [2008] 2 S.C.R. 275
Bench Dr. Arijit Pasayat and P. Sathasivam JJ.
Decided 1 February 2008

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Penal Code, 1860 - s. 376 (2)(f) - Rape of a minor girl - High Court altered the sentence from 1 O years to 7 years for offence uls 376(2)(f) - Propriety of- Held: Sentence less than c minimum provided can be awarded when there are adequate and speciar reasons - On facts, there were no extenuating or mitigating circumstances justifying imposition of any sentence less than the prescribed minimum - Thus, order of High Court not sustainable and set aside - Sentence/Sentencing. Sentence/Sentencing - Rape case - Award of sentence ..,.._. - General guidelines - Explained . The respondent allegedly

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