State Of M.P vs Munna @ Shambhoo Nath

The Supreme Court examined the acquittal of the respondent under Section 376 IPC for the alleged rape of a minor prosecutrix. The Court found that the High Court had erred in disbelieving the medical evidence and the age of the prosecutrix, which was established to be below 16 years, thus negating the possibility of consent. The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's judgment, reinstating the conviction of the respondent and emphasizing the importance of corroborative evidence in sexual assault cases involving minors.