Supreme Court of India
State of Madhya Pradesh v. Keshar Singh
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What the Court ordered
In view of the above reasoning, we are of the opinion that the case of the prosecution suffers from inherent inconsistencies and flaws.
Judgment, page 8
From the headnote
Penal Code, 1860-s. 376 - Rape of minor girl of unsound mind- Two eye-witnesses to the incident-Acquittal by the courts below - On appeal, held: The prosecution case suffers from inherent inconsistencies and flaws - The three witnesses have three versions and the testimonies of the two eye-witnesses are irreconcilable - Medical evidence also does not support prosecution case - The evidence of the doctor as well is inconsistent - Order of acquittal upheld. Dismissing the appeal, the Court HELD: 1. There are inherent inconsistencies in the case of the prosecution. The testimonies of two alleged
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