In Brief
A nine-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by her neighbor's son in August 2007. The trial court convicted the accused under rape law and the SC/ST Act. However, the high court acquitted him, citing minor inconsistencies, delay in reporting, and implausible travel distance. The Supreme Court reversed the acquittal, holding that the child victim's credible testimony alone suffices for conviction. Minor contradictions do not undermine truthful evidence. Medical findings corroborated the assault. Courts must avoid hyper-technical scrutiny and protect victim identity under law.
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