KARNEL SINGH vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court examined the conviction of the appellant under Section 376 IPC for rape, emphasizing the necessity of corroborative evidence. The Court found that key witnesses who could have supported the prosecutrix's claims were not presented, leading to doubts about the prosecution's case. Consequently, the Court held that the evidence did not establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, resulting in the acquittal of the appellant.