State Of M.P vs Keshar Singh

The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of the accused in a rape case under Section 376 IPC, emphasizing the need for credible evidence, particularly given the prosecutrix's status as a minor with unsound mind. The Court noted that the testimonies of the child witnesses were inconsistent and unreliable, leading to reasonable doubt regarding the prosecution's case. The judgment reinforced the principle that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution, and in the absence of conclusive evidence, the accused must be acquitted.