Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Rape – Conviction on Uncorroborated Evidence – When Permissible After Proper Warning

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

It is not a rule of law that an accused cannot be convicted on uncorroborated rape complaint evidence. The established rule of practice is that it is unsafe to convict without corroboration. After giving the required warning, the court may convict if satisfied the complainant's…

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