Court States That Rape Victim's Testimony Is Valid Even Without Medical Evidence, But Courts Must Be Cautious of False Accusations: Jharkhand High CourtCourt

In a recent judgment, the High Court of Jharkhand has overturned the conviction and sentence of Anukaran Kandulna under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Here’s a detailed breakdown of the case and the court’s decision: Case Background: - Incident: The case revolves around an alleged sexual assault committed on 07.06.2014. The victim, a 13-year-old girl,…