STATE OF KERALA vs KURISSUM MOTTIL ANTONY @ ANTONY

The Supreme Court overturned the Kerala High Court's acquittal of the respondent, who was convicted under Sections 451 and 377 IPC for committing unnatural offences against a minor. The Court emphasized that corroboration is not a prerequisite for conviction in such cases, citing precedents like Rafiq v. State of U.P. and Bharwada Bhogiabhai v. State of Gujarat. The Court held that the victim's testimony, if credible, is sufficient for conviction, thereby reinstating the trial court's judgment and sentence.