Appeal Dismissed in Differently-Abled Victim Case, 10-Year Jail Term for Sexual Assault Convict Upheld: Sikkim High Court

The Sikkim High Court has delivered an important judgment reinforcing the evidentiary value of testimony given by a differently-abled victim in a sexual assault case. The Court upheld the conviction and sentence awarded to the accused, emphasizing that disability does not weaken the credibility of a victim’s statement when supported by medical and forensic evidence. Background of the Case The case began with an FIR registered on September 2, 2022,…