TRIPURA HIGH COURT

(POCSO) Act Section 6 Rape allegations Accused convicted by trial court Appeal against conviction Medical evidence not corroborating claims of sexual assault Blood samples from victim and accused failing to match Serious doubts raised on credibility of victim’s testimony due to inconsistencies and alleged influence during testimony Held, conviction cannot rest solely on uncorroborated testimony of victim in absence of reliable evidence – Accused entitled to benefit of doubt – Conviction set aside and accused acquitted.

 

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