Anil Rai v. The State Of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Reiterates that the victim's statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C. in a POCSO case cannot be disbelieved at the bail stage even if it contains discrepancies with the FIR. Holds that absence of visible injuries on the private parts does not negate the commission of rape under IPC 376. Consequently, upholds refusal of bail.
What did the court decide?
Bail prayer of the petitioner was refused.