Bhao Prakash – Appellant
Versus
State of U. P. – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
1. Heard learned counsel for the appellant, learned A.G.A. for the State and perused the record of this appeal.
2. By way of instant criminal appeal, challenge has been made to the judgment and order of conviction dated 05.08.2010 passed by Additional Sessions Judge, Court No.5, Bareilly, in Session Trial No.174 of 2008, State Vs. Bhao Prakash, arising out of Case Crime No.964 of 2007, under Section 376 I.P.C., Police Station Nawabganj, District Bareilly whereby the appellant has been sentenced to imprisonment for life coupled with fine Rs.1,00,000/-with default stipulation to suffer additional imprisonment for one year.
3. Facts as incarnated refers to the context that the first information report was lodged by one Veerwati (mother of the victim) and (wife of the accused-appellant), resident of Bahor Nagla, Police Station Nawabganj, District Bareilly against the accused-appellant on 14.09.2007 at 2:25 p.m. regarding the incident of rape having been committed by the accused-appellant who is none other than father of the victim wherein it was described that on 03.08.2007 around 11:00 p.m. up to 12:00 in the midnight, the accused-appellant came to the house in drunken conditi
The main legal point established in the judgment is the reliance on consistent and credible prosecutrix testimony in rape cases, and the rejection of claims of false accusation without plausible reas....
The conviction under Section 376 IPC emphasizes that a victim's sole testimony, despite minor discrepancies, is substantial and should not be discarded easily, affirming the need for sensitivity in a....
The reliability of witness statements and the importance of corroborating evidence in criminal cases.
The testimony of a rape victim is credible and should be given significant weight, with minor discrepancies not undermining its reliability.
The prosecution must prove charges beyond a reasonable doubt, and contradictions in testimony and medical evidence warrant acquittal.
The court ruled that the victim's testimony, while significant, required corroboration due to doubts about its reliability, leading to the appellant's acquittal.
The court upheld the conviction of the accused for the offence of rape under Sec. 376(2)(f) IPC, emphasizing the reliability of the victim's testimony and the corroboration from medical evidence.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the reliance on credible witness testimonies, medical evidence, and the lack of supporting evidence for the defense's claims to uphold the convicti....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the requirement of direct evidence to prove the awareness of the victim's caste for conviction under section 3(2) (v) of the Scheduled Caste/Schedu....
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