https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=311728 Conviction for rape was sustained on the credible and consistent testimony of the prosecutrix, who was not to be treated as an accomplice. Defective investigation, failure to prove seizure of the accused's garment, and absence of some corroborating witnesses did not by themselves discredit her direct evidence. Medical evidence and semen stains on the clothing and vaginal swab supported her account, and the delay in lodging the complaint was explained by the victim's natural reluctance and the need to inform her husband first. The evidence as a whole inspired confidence, so the conviction was upheld and the appeal failed. en-us Fri, 11 Aug 1995 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:17:58 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=311728 Conviction for rape was sustained on the credible and consistent testimony of the prosecutrix, who was not to be treated as an accomplice. Defective investigation, failure to prove seizure of the accused's garment, and absence of some corroborating witnesses did not by themselves discredit her direct evidence. Medical evidence and semen stains on the clothing and vaginal swab supported her account, and the delay in lodging the complaint was explained by the victim's natural reluctance and the need to inform her husband first. The evidence as a whole inspired confidence, so the conviction was upheld and the appeal failed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 11 Aug 1995 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=311728