Supreme Court of India
Santosh Moolya and Anr. v. State of Karnataka
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Penal Code, 1860: s.376 - Conviction for commission of rape - Two sisters victim of rape - Delay of 42 days in lodging complaint - Effect on prosecution case - Held: The victims explained that the delay was on account of their illiteracy and fear due to threat call of accused persons - In · a case of rape, when victims are illiterate, their statements have to be accepted in toto without further corroboration - o Courts to keep in mind that no self respecting woman would put her honour at stake by falsely alleging commission of rape on her - Evidence of victims found to be cogent, reliable and…
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