#Victim Testimony Reliability

Bombay High Court rules that a minor victim's testimony under the POCSO Act and Section 376-AB IPC is sufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt when consistent with medical evidence and prompt complaint, even without additional corroboration. The judgment reinforces the reliability of child witnesses in sexual assault cases, impacting trial standards for similar offenses.

Jharkhand High Court sets aside a rape conviction, ruling that uncorroborated victim testimony must be entirely consistent and free from contradictions to sustain a conviction under Section 376 IPC. The judgment emphasizes the risks of exaggeration and the need for unimpeachable evidence in sexual offence cases, impacting prosecutorial standards in criminal trials.