Case Law Analysis
|Bombay High Court
Section 354 IPC | Sole Victim Testimony Sufficient for Conviction If Consistent & Credible : Bombay HC Rejects Corroboration Requirement
Bombay High Court affirms that a conviction under Section 354 IPC can rest solely on the victim’s testimony if it is consistent, credible, and withstands scrutiny. The ruling eliminates the need for corroborative evidence or physical proof, reinforcing victim-centric adjudication in modesty offence cases.