Supreme Court of India
State of M.P. v. Dayal Sahu
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We are of the opinion that the High Court was not justified in reversing the conviction of the respondent and recording the order of acquittal.
Judgment, page 8
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Penal Code, 1860: s. 376-Nvn-examination of doctor who medically examined prosecutrix and non-production of doctor's report-Held, would not cause fatal to prosecution case if statements of prosecutrix and other prosecution witnesses inspire confidence-On facts, accused rightly convicted and sentenced by trial court-Evidence. Respondent stayed for the night at the house of his relative and ravished her in the guise of her husband while she was asleep. The victim awoke her husband and other members who were sleeping outside the house. The respondent confessed to them. The matter was reported to
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