Delay in Lodging FIR Explained by Villagers’ Attempts to ‘Resolve’ Rape Case Through Mediation; Conviction Upheld: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court has upheld the conviction of Rabindra Prasad under Section 376 IPC, ruling that the two-day delay in lodging the FIR was justified because villagers initially attempted to resolve the matter internally. The Court held that in cases of rape occurring in rural settings, such delays are common due to societal pressures, stigma, and attempts at informal resolution. Background Of The Case The incident occurred on 12…