Supreme Court of India
Gagan Bihari Samal and Anr v. State of Orissa
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For the reasons aforesaid we dismiss the appeal and uphold the conviction and sentence as found by the High Court.
Judgment, page 7
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Constitution of India: Article 136-Special leave petition-Con cutrent findings of facts-Re-appraisal of evidence-Whether could be considered. Indian Penal Code, 1860: S. 376-Rape-Trial-Uncontroverted testimon)' of victim-Making out the offence against the accused persons-Conviction and sentence awarded° by trial court-Maintained by appellate court and High Court in revision-Validity of-Corro boration not the sine qua non for conviction. Evidence Act, 1872: S. 114A-Evidence-Victim girl subjected to sexual assault forcibly-Protest and struggle by victim-Absence of consent-Presumption of.
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