Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sections–376&452–Rape and house trespass–Against acquittal–Examining medical evidence–Lack of co-operation in medical examination–
Allegations of rape and house trespass, wherein the prosecutrix, accused the respondent of forcibly committing sexual intercourse–Held–That, the medical evidence did not support the claim of sexual intercourse, as no physical injuries, semen, or blood were found, and the prosecutrix did not allow for a full examination–Further held–There were significant lacunae in the prosecution's case, including the contradictory testimonies of the prosecutrix’s parents, the unexplained delay in lodging the FIR–High Court had rightly given the benefit of the doubt to the accused–Acquittal upheld. (Paras 9 & 10)