STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH versus KESHAR SINGH
The prosecution case suffers from inherent inconsistencies and contradictions; key eyewitnesses provided irreconcilable accounts, and the medical evidence does not corroborate the allegations of recent sexual assault or injuries. Thus, the burden of proof was not met beyond reasonable doubt, justifying acquittal.
- Parties
- Appellant: State of Madhya Pradesh; Respondent: Keshar Singh
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Judgment Date
- 03 July 2015
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appellate Judgment
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed; acquittal upheld
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Appreciation of Evidence, Testimony of Witnesses, Medical Evidence
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Parties
State of Madhya Pradesh
Appellant
Keshar Singh
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appellate Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the prosecution has proved the charge of rape under Section 376 IPC against the accused beyond reasonable doubt
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution case suffers from inherent inconsistencies and contradictions; key eyewitnesses provided irreconcilable accounts, and the medical evidence does not corroborate the allegations of recent sexual assault or injuries. Thus, the burden of proof was not met beyond reasonable doubt, justifying acquittal.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed; acquittal upheld
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