Rape Victim Testimony Not Vitiated By Mere Lack Of Medical Evidence But Courts Must Be On Guard Against False Implication Of Accused: Jharkhand HC

Bhavya Singh

10 Sept 2024 1:39 PM IST

  • Rape Victim Testimony Not Vitiated By Mere Lack Of Medical Evidence But Courts Must Be On Guard Against False Implication Of Accused: Jharkhand HC

    The Jharkhand High Court has reiterated that sexual assaults, typically not occurring in public, do not necessitate corroboration in every instance. The court highlighted that unless a victim's testimony contains something significantly unusual, it should not be dismissed solely for lack of medical evidence. However, the Court also stressed the necessity for vigilance to prevent...

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