Rape Accused Acquitted Due to Unreliable Testimony of Victim: Patna High Court

In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court acquitted an accused in a rape case, noting that the victim's testimony was unreliable and failed to inspire confidence in the court. The court emphasized that while a conviction can be based solely on the testimony of the prosecutrix, such a conviction requires that the victim be a trustworthy and sterling witness. However, in this case, the court found serious contradictions in…