Supreme Court of India

State of Himachal Pradesh v. Prem Singh

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Reported as [2008] 15 S.C.R. 1058
Bench Dr. Arijit Pasayat and Dr. Mukundakam Sharma JJ.
Decided 11 November 2008

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Penal Code, 1860: ss'.376, 354 and 506 - Conviction c under, by trial Court- High Court ordered acquittal on ground ... of inordinate. delay in lodging FIR - Challenged - Held: t- Delay in cases of sexual assault not fatal to prosecution ). case, since several factors weigh in the mind of prosecutrix r and her family members before coming to police station to I lodge a complaint - On facts, prosecution established I ,_.i commission of offence under ss.354 and 506 - Acquittal for these offences not correct - Case of rape not established, hence, order of acquittal under S;376 is correct - Crime

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