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SUPREME COURT
N.V. Ramana, CJ, R. Bhanumathi, J, A.S. Bopanna, J
Assessment of the Criminal Justice System in Response to Sexual Offences In Re v. Nil
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1. Post Nirbhaya incident, which shocked the conscience of the nation, many amendments were introduced in Criminal Law redefining the ambit of offences, providing for effective and speedy investigation and trial. Still, the statistics would reveal that desired results could not be achieved. As per the latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau of Crime in India in the year 2017, total 32,559 cases of rape were registered in India.
2. The delay in such matters has, in recent times, created agitation, anxiety and unrest in the minds of the people. The Nirbhaya case is not an isolated case where it has taken so long to reach finality. In fact, it is said that it has been one of the cases where agencies have acted swiftly taking into account the public outrage.
The judgment underscores the need for compliance with legal provisions ensuring effective handling of sexual offences, timely investigations, and protective measures for victims.
The central legal point established in the judgment is the importance of DNA verification in rape cases, especially those involving minors, as highlighted in the provisions of section 53-A of the Cri....
In rape cases, the credibility of the prosecutrix's testimony is paramount, and delay in filing an F.I.R. may not be fatal under particular circumstances.
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The conviction for rape of a minor was upheld based on credible eyewitness accounts and consistency with medical evidence, affirming the trial court's judgment.
The court established that a conviction for rape requires credible testimony from the prosecutrix, supported by corroborative evidence, especially when inconsistencies and delays in reporting exist.
The court affirmed that a victim's testimony can suffice for conviction in sexual assault cases, emphasizing the heinous nature of the crime and the mandatory minimum sentence under the POCSO Act.
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