Supreme Court upholds conviction in minor’s kidnap & rape case.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction, ruling that the minor victim’s testimony was credible and reliable (“sterling witness”). It found that the medical evidence did not rule out sexual assault, and since the victim was a minor, the question of consent was irrelevant.
Court:
Supreme Court of India
Case:
Criminal Appeal No. 1295 of 2018
Varun Kumar @ Sonu vs. The State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors.
Date Of Judgement:
October 14, 2025
Act:
Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Sections 363, 366, 376, 377)