SHEIKH ZAKIR vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 376 IPC, emphasizing that while corroboration of a prosecutrix's testimony is generally advisable, it is not an absolute requirement for conviction. The Court clarified that corroboration can be derived from both direct and circumstantial evidence, and the absence of injuries on the victim does not inherently discredit her testimony. The judgment of the Patna High Court was confirmed, affirming the appellant's conviction and sentence.