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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND
RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY, SANJAY PRASAD
Dharmeshwar Oraon S/o Late Sohrai Oraon – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
R. Mukhopadhyay, J.
Heard Mr. A.S. Dayal, learned counsel for the appellant and Manoj Kumar Mishra, learned A.P.P. for the State.
2. This appeal is directed against the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 01.09.2018 (sentence passed on 06.09.2018) passed by Sri Lolark Dubey, learned Additional Sessions Judge I cum Special Judge, Gumla in connection with S. T. No. 260 of 2013 whereby and whereunder the appellant has been convicted for the offences punishable under Sections 376 and 346 I.P.C. and has been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for life along with a fine of Rs. 20,000/- for the offence under Section 376 I.P.C. and in case of default in payment of fine to undergo simple imprisonment for 6 months and rigorous imprisonment for 1 year for the offence under Section 346 I.P.C. Both the sentences were directed to run concurrently.
3. The prosecution case is based on the written report of the victim – ‘X’ in which it has been stated that on 21.04.2013 she had gone to graze cattle at 3:00 P.M. and her two younger brothers were also there. At about 5:00 P.M., Dharmeshwar Oraon (appellant) had come and started making small talks with the informant. When
The conviction for rape can be upheld based solely on the victim's credible testimony, without the need for corroboration, unless significant doubts arise.
The court affirmed that the victim's testimony, corroborated by medical evidence, is sufficient for conviction in rape cases, even with minor inconsistencies.
The conviction for rape can be upheld based on the victim's credible testimony, even in the absence of corroborative physical evidence, emphasizing the importance of direct ocular evidence.
The sole testimony of a victim in sexual assault cases can sustain a conviction if credible, without the necessity for corroboration.
The Court established that a victim's testimony can suffice for conviction in rape cases, even without medical corroboration, provided it is credible.
The conviction for rape can stand on the sole testimony of the victim if it inspires confidence, despite deficiencies in the investigation process.
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