Manikandan v. the Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal Appeal against conviction for rape and kidnapping. Court held delay in FIR was not fatal. Conviction under Sections 366-A, 367, and 387 r/w 383 IPC set aside. Conviction under Section 376 IPC confirmed but sentence reduced from 10 to 7 years. Accused convicted under Section 362 and 363 IPC instead of 367 IPC.
What did the court decide?
Conviction under Section 376 IPC confirmed with sentence reduced to 7 years; convictions under Sections 366-A, 367, 387 r/w 383 IPC set aside; accused sentenced under Sections 362 and 363 IPC; bail bo