Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Offence of Rape — Ingredients to Be Proved by Prosecution

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes the ingredients of rape: sexual intercourse, absence of consent, prosecutrix not the wife, mens rea, and penetration. The principle applies in rape trials. It ensures that all elements are proved. The principle reflects the burden on the prosecution. It prevents conviction without…

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