Supreme Court Affirms Conviction for Rape of Step-Daughter but Reduces Jail Term
In a significant judgment dated September 03, 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal in Criminal Appeal arising from SLP(Crl.) No. 7003/2024. The appeal was filed by Mallan @ Rajan Kani, who challenged the conviction and sentence imposed by the High Court of Kerala. Case Details: 1. Background: The appellant, Mallan @ Rajan Kani, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rupees Two…