In Brief
The appellant was convicted under Sections 363 and 366 IPC (kidnapping and inducing a young woman to go with intent to force or seduce) and sentenced to seven years imprisonment. On appeal, evidence showed the victim had since married another man and they were living happily together, with the victim expressing no complaint against the appellant and no adverse impact on the community. While confirming the conviction (as the acts themselves were proven), the Court modified the sentence to time already served plus a substantial fine of Rs. 2 lakhs as compensation to the victim, striking a balance between upholding the law and recognizing genuine post-conviction reconciliation."
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