Appeal Against Conviction Dismissed; 10-Year Sentence in Minor Rape Case Upheld: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court dismissed a criminal appeal filed by Suresh K., confirming his conviction for repeatedly raping a minor girl. The High Court held that the evidence on record was clear, trustworthy, and sufficient to sustain the conviction and sentence imposed by the trial court under the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Background of the Criminal Case The case originated from Crime…