Vague statement not enough to prove rape: HC

The Kerala High Court has held that a mere vague statement by the victim that the accused hugged and impregnated her without indicating penile penetration is not sufficient to attract the offence of r

The Kerala High Court has held that a mere vague statement by the victim that the accused hugged and impregnated her without indicating penile penetration is not sufficient to attract the offence of rape.

Justice Kauser Edappagath made the observation on Wednesday while allowing an appeal filed by Ranjith, a convict in a rape case, seeking to quash the trial court’s order awarding seven years’ imprisonment and ₹10,000 to him.

The petitioner contended that there was no cogent and reliable evidence to show that he had committed rape on the victim as alleged by the prosecution. The victim had alleged that the accused, a frequent visitor to her house, raped and impregnated her on the promise of marrying her.