The State Of Maharashtra vs Bandu @ Daulat

The Supreme Court restored the conviction of the respondent under Section 376 IPC for the rape of a mentally challenged victim, emphasizing that the absence of the victim's testimony does not negate the evidence provided by her mother and corroborating witnesses. The Court found that the trial court's conviction was justified based on the medical evidence confirming rape and the identity of the accused being undisputed. The Court sentenced the respondent to seven years of rigorous imprisonment, highlighting the need for special centers for the examination of vulnerable witnesses in criminal cases.