Section 376 IPC, Absence Of Independent Witnesses Doesn't Warrant Acquittal Of Rape Accused If Survivor's Testimony Reliable: Telangana High Court

In a significant judgment pronounced on 19th June 2024, the High Court of Telangana at Hyderabad confirmed the conviction of Shaik Mohammed Khasim @ Khashu under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The appellant, a tailor by profession and neighbor of the victim, was sentenced by the Special Sessions Judge for SC&ST (POA) Act in R.R. District. Case Background and Trial Details: The victim, a 15-year-old girl residing…