Manali Gangrape Case, Case Of Accused Under S.313 CrPC Not Suggested To Victim In Cross-Examination: Supreme Court Refuses To Set Aside Conviction In Rape Case

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction and sentencing of the accused in the notorious 1989 Manali gangrape case, brought under Section 376(2)(g) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, which had been languishing in the judicial system for decades, saw its final resolution on May 15, 2024, with the apex court affirming the High Court's decision. Case Background The case dates back…