State of Maharashtra v. Madhulkar Narain
Criminal Major LawsShort summary
The Supreme Court held that even a woman of easy virtue is entitled to the protection of law and her evidence cannot be discarded solely on the ground of her moral character. The Court reaffirmed that a rape victim's past sexual conduct or character is not relevant to the question of consent in a given instance. Her evidence, if found credible, can form the...
The Supreme Court held that even a woman of easy virtue is entitled to the protection of law and her evidence cannot be discarded solely on the ground of her moral character. The Court reaffirmed that a rape victim's past sexual conduct or character is not relevant to the question of consent in a given instance. Her evidence, if found credible, can form the basis of conviction without corroboration.
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