Victim's Solitary Evidence In Sexual Offences Not Sufficient For Conviction

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court ruled that a victim’s solitary testimony in sexual offence cases cannot be solely relied upon for conviction if it is inconsistent.

In a recent case, the court found contradictions in the victim's statements, such as being aware of the location where she was held but failing to identify it during investigation.

The court emphasized that while the victim's testimony can be crucial, it must be clear, consistent, and credible.

If marred by inconsistencies, it cannot form the basis for a conviction, reinforcing the need for "sterling quality" evidence in such cases.