DNA Report Alone Doesn’t Prove Rape Without Lack of Consent: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court ruled that a DNA report confirming paternity does not automatically mean that consent of a woman was absent in a rape case.

The bench stated that under Section 376 IPC, lack of consent must be proven, and pregnancy alone does not confirm rape.

The Court observed that the woman continued visiting the accused’s house for a long time and only filed a complaint after discovering her pregnancy, raising doubt about her allegations. 

Citing the delay in filing the FIR and insufficient evidence, the Court discharged the accused from rape charges.