Further, the Court said that corroboration from medical evidence varied from case to case since it depended on the circumstances of each case.
“It is settled legal position that the evidence of rape victim stands at par with the evidence of an injured witness. Injury of the rape victim being physical, as well as, psychological in the form of traumatised assault and ravishment of her chastity and womanhood.”
In this regard, the Court relied on the judgment in the case of Sham Singh v. State of Haryana where it was held that unless there were compelling reasons, courts should not find difficulty to act on the testimony of the victim alone to convict an accused where her testimony inspires confidence and is found to be reliable.
“The conviction of the accused respondent can rest on the sole testimony of the prosecutrix provided she is a sterling witness; her testimony is credible, truthful and trustworthy,” the Division Bench said.
Source: Barandbench
