Supreme Court of India
State of Haryana v. Prem Chand and Ors.
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Before parting with this matter, we would like to express that D this Court is second to none in upholding the decency and dignity of woman-hood and we have not expressed any view in our judgment that character, reputation or status of a raped victim is a relevant factor for consideration by the Court while awarding the sentence to a rapist.
Judgment, page 5
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Constitution of India, 1950: Articles 137 and 145-Review of judgment-Power exercisable subject to the rules.framed. Supreme Court Rules, 1966: Order XL, Rule I-Review of judg ment in criminal proceeding-Only on ground of error apparent on the face of the record. Indian Penal Code, 1860: Section 376---Character or reputation of victim-Not relevant in awarding sentence-Not a mitigation or extenuating circumstance under proviso to so.…
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