Deepti Verma v. State & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal by prosecutrix challenging acquittal in rape case. High Court analyzed inconsistencies, delay in FIR, refusal of medical tests, and conflicting versions regarding consensual vs. forced relations.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Judgment reserved on: 3rd July, 2019 Judgment pronounced on: 9th July, 2019
CRL. A. 758/2019 DEEPTI VERMA
.... Appellant
Through: Mr.Kumar Mukesh, Advocate with appellant in person.
Versus
STATE AND ANR. …....Respondents Through: Ms. Aashaa Tiwari, APP for State with Inspector Rajesh Kumar, PS Subzi Mandi.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANMOHAN HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE SANGITA DHINGRA SEHGAL
SANGITA DHINGRA SEHGAL, J.
- This is a criminal appeal filed under Section 372 read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter referred as ‘Cr.P.C’), filed against the judgment dated 26.03.2019 passed by ASJ/SFT-2 (Central), Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi in Session Case No. 28700/2016 in FIR No. 668/2015 registered at Police Station, Subzi Mandi, Delhi whereby the accused Nikhil was acquitted of the charge registered under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter referred as ‘IPC’).
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the testimony of the prosecutrix is trustworthy, credible, and worthy of reliance to convict the accused under Section 376 IPC based on sole evidence.
Whether the significant delay in registering the FIR and inconsistencies in the prosecutrix's statements warrant the benefit of doubt.
Whether the prosecution has proved the case beyond reasonable doubt given the wavering nature of the incumbent's statement.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
DEEPTI VERMA
- respondent
STATE
Coram
MANMOHAN
Case details
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