Raju @ Umakant v. State of Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court of India2025 EduLaw (SC) 518

Bench: Sanjay Karol; KV Viswanathan

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of accused found guilty of gang rape, clarifying that under Explanation 1 to Section 376(2)(g) IPC, if a penetrative act is carried out by even one person, all others sharing a common intention can be held liable for gang rape.