SRI NARAYAN SAHA . vs STATE OF TRIPURA — Crl.A. No. 637/2003

Summary The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Sri Narayan Saha and another, who were convicted under Section 376 read with Section 34 IPC for rape. The Court upheld the trial court and High Court's conviction, finding the victim's testimony credible and rejecting arguments regarding delayed FIR reporting (attributing it to social stigma and the husband's initial reluctance) and lack of corroboration. The Court held that a rape victim's evidence need not require corroboration like an accomplice's and can constitute sufficient basis for conviction if trustworthy, affirming six years rigorous imprisonment and Rs. 1,000 fine for each appellant. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.