State Of M.P vs Dayal Sahu

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's acquittal of the accused under Section 376 IPC was erroneous as it was based solely on the non-examination of a key witness, Dr. V.M. Pursule, which did not materially affect the prosecution's case. The Court emphasized that the testimonies of the prosecutrix and other witnesses were credible and consistent, thereby reinstating the conviction by the Trial Court. The Court ultimately overturned the High Court's decision and upheld the conviction and sentence of seven years imprisonment.