KRISHAN LAL vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 376 IPC for the rape of a minor, emphasizing that while corroboration of the prosecutrix's testimony is generally advisable, it is not an absolute requirement if the circumstances of the case render it unnecessary. The Court noted that the evidence presented, including the victim's age and the circumstances surrounding the crime, sufficiently supported the conviction despite the defense's arguments regarding the lack of corroboration. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' findings.