Gujarat Doctor Acquitted in 24-Year-Old Rape Case; Court Cautions Against Convictions Based on Hostile Testimony and Weak Medical Evidence: Supreme Court

In a significant criminal law ruling, the Supreme Court of India set aside a decades-old rape conviction against a Gujarat-based doctor, stressing that even serious allegations under the Indian Penal Code must be proved beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment brought closure to a case that originated in the year 2001 and highlighted the need for reliable evidence, consistent witness testimony, and proper appreciation of medical and forensic material. Parties Involved…