STATE OF H.P. vs MANGO RAM

The Supreme Court overturned the acquittal of the accused under Section 376 IPC for the rape of a 13-year-old girl, emphasizing that the age of the prosecutrix was established through medical examination and corroborated by family history. The Court held that the absence of physical resistance does not negate the occurrence of rape, and the evidence presented was sufficient to convict the accused. Consequently, the Court ordered the conviction of the accused, thereby reversing the lower court's decision.