The Delhi High Court upheld Rajender Sharma’s conviction in a child sexual assault case, ruling that a child victim’s testimony can sustain conviction even without conclusive medical evidence, while clarifying that hymen rupture is unnecessary to establish penetrative assault under Section 3(a) POCSO Act.
The Delhi High Court ruled that Indian law does not recognize marital rape, cancelling charges against a husband under Section 377 IPC due to a lack of clear consent denial from the wife. The case highlights the absence of legal provisions against marital rape, emphasizing ongoing debates regarding women’s rights and sexual autonomy in India.
