The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a father for raping his minor daughter, quoting Manusmriti to emphasise that the dignity of women is non-negotiable and forms part of India’s constitutional vision, not just cultural tradition.
The Supreme Court reaffirmed the conviction of an accused in a 1984 rape case, stating that the absence of injuries on the victim’s private parts does not automatically weaken the prosecution’s case. The court dismissed an appeal challenging the previous decision, which had upheld the conviction under Sections 376 (rape) and 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) of the IPC. Emphasizing the importance of overall evidence, the court ruled that physical injuries are not the sole determinant of sexual assault cases.
Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri granted interim bail to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Senger until December 20, 2024, due to delays in his release stemming from a conviction for raping a minor in Unnao. His bail is primarily for medical treatment at AIIMS, following previous court hearings addressing his medical needs.
