SUJOY MITRA vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court addressed the procedure for recording the testimony of a foreign prosecutrix (PW5) in a rape trial under Section 376 IPC. The Court mandated that the State of West Bengal ensure the installation of appropriate video conferencing equipment and the presence of a responsible officer from the Indian Embassy in Ireland during the recording. The Court emphasized the need for safeguards to ensure the integrity of the testimony, including the absence of other individuals during the recording process and the proper handling of any documents by the officer present.