In Brief
This appeal challenged the conviction and sentence for sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and Indian Penal Code. The High Court had enhanced the sentence from seven years to ten years. The Supreme Court upheld the conviction and the original seven-year sentence imposed by the Special Judge, finding the offence grave. However, it set aside the High Court's sentence enhancement, holding it was not in accordance with prescribed procedure. The appeal was partly allowed, with the conviction and seven-year sentence restored.
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