AMAR BAHADUR SINGH vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court held that in cases of alleged rape under Section 376 IPC, the credibility of the prosecutrix's consent is paramount. The Court found that the High Court's observation that the prosecutrix was a consenting party was correct, given the circumstances of the incident occurring in the presence of family members. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the conviction and acquitted the appellant, emphasizing the need for caution in accepting testimonies that may be influenced by familial pressures.