PRASHANT BHARTI vs STATE OF NCT OF DELHI

The Supreme Court held that the prosecution under Sections 328 and 354 IPC requires clear evidence of the alleged offenses, including the administration of a noxious substance and the act of sexual harassment. The Court emphasized that the absence of medical evidence of poisoning undermines the credibility of the complainant's allegations. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the conviction of the appellant-accused was set aside, establishing that mere allegations without corroborative evidence are insufficient for conviction.