Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 720
📌 Paras 2-3
The appellant was convicted under Section 376-D of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, for gang rape. The victim was offered a ride by the appellant, who then took her to a deserted place where another accused was present, and they committed the offence. The conviction was affirmed by the High Court, and the Supreme Court granted leave to appeal, but only on the quantum of sentence.
📌 Para 3, 6
The core issue before the Supreme Court was whether the sentence of rigorous imprisonment for life (remainder of natural life) imposed upon the appellant for the offence of gang rape was proportionate to the crime, considering the attending facts and circumstances, and whether it satisfied the doctrine of proportionality.
The bench further analyzed the constitutional validity of the impugned provisions and discussed the interpretation of Articles 14 and 21 in light of recent precedents...
Citing the ratio in prior decisions, the court held that the legislative intent was to ensure...
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