Court Acquits Rape Accused After He Completes 10 Yrs Jail Sentence: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Indore, July 11, 2024: In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has acquitted XYZ, the appellant, who had been convicted under Section 376(1) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), for rape. The appellant had already served the entire sentence of ten years and was released from jail. This case highlights serious concerns about delays in the judicial process. Background of the Case On December 1, 2006, the prosecutrix,…