Indian Penal Code, 1860—Section 376

Indian Penal Code, 1860—Section 376—Rape—Conviction—Reduction of sentence—Victim, in the case on hand, was aged about 7 years on the date of the incident and the accused was in the age of 18/19 years—Incident occurred nearly 10 years ago—Held, the award of life imprisonment which is maximum prescribed is not warranted—In view of the mandate of Section 376(2)(f) IPC, ends of justice would be met by imposing RI for 10 years—Further, held as the accused hails from a poor family and was working as an agricultural labourer, therefore, fine amount of Rs. 20,000 imposed by the trial court is reduced to Rs, 1000/-.