In Brief
A man convicted under the Indian Penal Code for rape and wrongful restraint appealed against his seven-year sentence. The Supreme Court dismissed his appeal, finding the conviction and sentence properly imposed. However, the Court noted that both the trial and High Court judgments disclosed the victim's identity throughout, violating Section 228-A IPC, which protects victim privacy in sexual offence cases. While superior courts have a statutory exception, the Court held all courts should strive to protect victim identity and directed the High Court to implement practice directions ensuring trial courts comply with this protective mandate.
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