Supreme Court of India

Bavo @ Manubhai Ambalal Thakore v. State of Gujarat

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Reported as [2012] 1 S.C.R. 822
Bench P. Sathasivam and J. Chelameswar JJ.
Decided 3 February 2012

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In view of the above discussion, the conviction imposed on the appellant herein is confirmed.

Judgment, page 7

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Penal Code 1860 - ss. 376 and 506 (2) - Commission of rape by accused aged 18119 years on victim aged about 7 years - Conviction of accused for commission of offence u/ ss. 376 and 506 (2) - Sentence of life imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 20, 0001- in default, to further undergo rigours imprisonment for three years imposed - On appeal held: In view of the age of victim and accused; and that the incident occurred nearly 10 years ago, sentence of life imprisonment modified to RI for 10 years with fine of Rs. 1,000/-. Appellant committed rape on a girl aged about 7 years. At the time of the

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