State Of Kerala vs Kurissum Moottil Antony

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in acquitting the respondent convicted under Sections 451 and 377 IPC, emphasizing that corroboration is not a prerequisite for the victim's testimony in sexual assault cases. The Court reiterated that the absence of corroborative evidence should not undermine the credibility of the victim's account, citing precedents such as Rafiq v. State of U.P. and Bharwada Bhogiabhai v. State of Gujarat. The Court set aside the High Court's order and restored the conviction and sentence imposed by the Trial Court.