Supreme Court of India · 2015-02-26
Ravindra vs State Of M.P
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2015 SUPREME COURT 1369
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ravindra
- Respondent
- State Of M.P
- Author
- Pinaki Chandra Ghose
- Bench
- M.Y. Eqbal, Pinaki Chandra Ghose
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 376(1) IPC for rape, affirming the High Court's decision which found the prosecutrix's testimony credible and sufficient for conviction without the need for corroboration. The Court reiterated that the evidence of a victim of sexual assault is not to be treated with suspicion and can alone sustain a conviction. The sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment was maintained, along with a fine, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime and the importance of protecting victims' rights.