Gujarat High Court Enhances Sentence of Accused in Child Rape Case from 7 Years to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment. Court holds that the minimum sentence of 10 years under Section 376(2)(f) IPC for rape of a child below 12 years is not a ceiling and can be enhanced up to life imprisonment considering the gravity of the offence.
22 Jan 2026The State of Gujarat filed an appeal under Section 377 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking enhancement of the sentence imposed on the res...




