Parbata vs State Of Rajasthan

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's reversal of the trial court's acquittal under Section 376(2)(e) IPC, establishing that the prosecution must prove the occurrence of rape beyond reasonable doubt, which was satisfied by the testimonies of the prosecutrix and eyewitnesses. The Court emphasized that the presence of injuries corroborated the prosecutrix's account, and the threat posed by the appellant was a significant factor in her inability to resist. The appellant was sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1,000, with default imprisonment of four months.