Supreme Court upholds conviction of man for rape of step-daughter but reduces jail term

The Supreme Court of India upheld the conviction of a man for raping his step-daughter but reduced the length of his jail term. The Court's ruling reaffirms the severity of the crime while acknowledging potential mitigating factors that justify a reduction in the sentence. This decision underscores the Court's approach to balancing justice for victims with consideration of the circumstances surrounding the offense when determining appropriate sentencing.