RAMKRIPAL S/O SHYAMLAL CHARMAKAR versus STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

RAMKRIPAL S/O SHYAMLAL CHARMAKAR versus STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

Evidence of prosecutrix supported by medical evidence established commission of actual rape. Ingredients for rape under Section 376 IPC were met. Courts below were justified in conviction.

Parties
Appellant: Ramkripal S/o Shyamlal Charmakar; Respondent: State of Madhya Pradesh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
19 March 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Disposition After High Court and Sessions Court Decisions
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed
Legal Topics
Rape, Outraging Modesty of Woman, Attempt to Commit Offence, Indian Penal Code Sections 354, 376, 511
Criminal Law Rape Outraging Modesty of Woman Attempt to Commit Offence Indian Penal Code Sections 354, 376, 511

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Parties

Ramkripal S/o Shyamlal Charmakar

Appellant

State of Madhya Pradesh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Disposition After High Court and Sessions Court Decisions

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the evidence supports conviction of rape under Section 376 IPC
  2. 2 Interpretation of ingredients of Section 354 IPC (outraging modesty)
  3. 3 Application and meaning of 'attempt' under Section 511 IPC

Ratio Decidendi

Evidence of prosecutrix supported by medical evidence established commission of actual rape. Ingredients for rape under Section 376 IPC were met. Courts below were justified in conviction.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Conviction under Section 376 IPC upheld