In Brief
Chaitu Lal, the appellant, was convicted by the trial court and the High Court for committing criminal force with intent to outrage modesty (Section 354 IPC) and attempted rape (Section 511 read with Section 376 IPC) against his elderly aunt. The Supreme Court upheld the convictions, holding that the appellant's conduct of forcibly entering the victim's home at night, pouncing upon her, and lifting her petticoat while she protested and pleaded with him to stop demonstrated a clear intention to commit rape. The Court rejected the appellant's arguments concerning FIR delay and insufficient evidence, finding the victim's testimony credible and well-corroborated by eyewitnesses. The appeal was dismissed.
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