The State Of Karnataka vs Mapilla P.P. Soopi

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reverse the conviction of the respondent under Sections 448 and 376 IPC, finding that the prosecution failed to prove the essential elements of the case, including the age of the victim and the occurrence of rape. The Court emphasized the lack of corroborative evidence, particularly the absence of a medical report from the examination of the victim, PW-3, and the failure to establish the credibility of her testimony. Consequently, the Court affirmed that the prosecution did not meet its burden of proof, leading to the acquittal of the respondent.