Rape A Condemnable Offence But Conviction Cannot Be On Ground Of Sympathy With Victim: Bombay High Court
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has acquitted Sanjay Gowardhan Wakde in a case involving alleged sexual assault on a 14-year-old mentally retarded and handicapped girl. The court, presided by Justice G.A. Sanap, set aside the conviction imposed by the lower court, finding the prosecution's evidence insufficient to establish the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt. Case Overview The case revolves around the alleged incident that…