#sterling witness

Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a rape conviction under Section 376 IPC cannot rest solely on the victim's testimony unless it meets the 'sterling witness' standard-unblemished credibility and corroboration. The court acquitted the accused, emphasizing material contradictions and lack of supporting evidence, reinforcing the need for strict scrutiny in sexual offence cases.

Chhattisgarh High Court acquits accused in rape case, holding that prosecutrix's testimony must be of sterling quality and corroborated by medical and scientific evidence to sustain conviction.

Bombay High Court holds that a credible dying declaration, free from tutoring or embellishment, can form the sole basis for conviction under Section 302 IPC without corroboration.