RAM SINGH @ CHHAJU versus STATE OF H.P.

RAM SINGH @ CHHAJU versus STATE OF H.P.

The conviction for rape under Section 376 IPC is sustained as the victim's testimony is credible and corroborated by other witnesses and medical evidence. Absence of injuries or non-examination of blood stained clothes does not discredit the prosecution case. The High Court correctly re-appreciated evidence and reversed the trial court's acquittal due to perverse findings amounting to miscarriage of justice.

Parties
Appellant: Ram Singh @ Chhaju; Respondent: State of Himachal Pradesh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
28 January 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment, Supreme Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence confirmed.
Legal Topics
Rape, Section 376 IPC, Appellate Review, Corroboration, Medical Evidence
Criminal Law Rape Section 376 IPC Appellate Review Corroboration Medical Evidence

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Parties

Ram Singh @ Chhaju

Appellant

State of Himachal Pradesh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment, Supreme Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether High Court was justified in convicting the appellant for rape under Section 376 IPC, reversing the acquittal by trial court

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction for rape under Section 376 IPC is sustained as the victim's testimony is credible and corroborated by other witnesses and medical evidence. Absence of injuries or non-examination of blood stained clothes does not discredit the prosecution case. The High Court correctly re-appreciated evidence and reversed the trial court's acquittal due to perverse findings amounting to miscarriage of justice.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence confirmed.

Orders

  • Accused to undergo rigorous imprisonment for ten years and pay a fine of Rs.5,000/-.
  • In default of payment of fine, to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a further period of one year.