Men Acquitted in Rape Case 20 Years After Conviction Due to Inconsistencies in Prosecution's Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court, in a significant ruling, has acquitted two men who were earlier convicted for rape under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, nearly two decades after the alleged incident. The Court held that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt, primarily due to material contradictions in the statements of the prosecutrix. Allegations Made by Prosecutrix According to the First Information Report…
