Expecting Bodily Injuries on Rape Survivor Who Was Subjugated and Overpowered Is Illogical: Allahabad High Court

In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has reinstated the conviction of accused Shyamveer under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, emphasizing that the trial court’s acquittal was based on a misreading of evidence and resulted in a miscarriage of justice. The High Court strongly commented that the testimony of the rape survivor, if trustworthy, is enough for conviction even without corroboration. Details of the Incident The incident…