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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SIBO SANKAR MISHRA
Bijoy Kumar Kand – Appellant
Versus
State of Orissa – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. outline of factual background and incident. (Para 1 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. court's factual analysis and evaluation of evidence. (Para 5 , 8) |
| 3. defense arguments on evidence and credibility. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. court validation of victim's testimony and medical evidence. (Para 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 5. explanation of delay in filing complaint and its impact. (Para 13 , 14) |
| 6. overall conclusion on evidence and conviction. (Para 18) |
| 7. final judgment and dismissal of appeal. (Para 19 , 20) |
JUDGMENT :
S.S. Mishra, J.
The present Criminal Appeal, filed by the appellant under Section 374 of Cr.P.C. is directed against the judgment and order dated 18.09.1995 passed by the learned C.J.M.-cum-Assistant Sessions Judge, Mayurbhanj, Baripada in Sessions Trial Case No.54/194 of 1994, whereby the appellant has been convicted for the offence under Sections 341 /376 of I.P.C. and on that count, he has been sentenced to undergo S.I. for one month for the offence under Section 341 of I.P.C. and to undergo R.I. for seven years and to pay a fine of Rs.500/-, in default to undergo R.I. for one month for the offence under Section 376 of I.P.C.
2. Heard Mr. Pratik Nayak, learned counsel for the appellant and Mr.Aur
Conviction for sexual offences can be based solely on the victim's credible testimony, without corroboration, if the evidence is clear and consistent; defendants must prove material inconsistencies f....
The consistent testimonies of the prosecutrix, medical evidence, and the heinous nature of the crime were crucial in upholding the conviction of the accused.
Point of law: Rape case - Conviction - Sentence of life imprisonment set aside - No justification for the trial court while convicting accused-appellant for offence under Section 376 IPC to sentence ....
The sole testimony of a victim in a rape case may suffice for conviction if deemed credible, despite inconsistencies and lack of corroborative evidence.
The court upheld the conviction against the appellant based solely on the victim's credible testimony, emphasizing that societal pressures do not negate the legal obligation to report sexual offenses....
Rape – There is no rule of law or practice that evidence of prosecutrix cannot be relied upon without corroboration.
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