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Supreme Court of India High Court of Bombay High Court of Madras

  1. Supreme Court of India (2020) 10 SCC 573

    Ganesan v. State

    In cases where the child survivor is found to be worthy of credence and reliable even if other witnesses turn hostile, conviction can be based on her sole testimony. No corroboration is required.

    Pincites  Para 8.1-12, Pages 4-9 Read case : Ganesan v. State

  2. Supreme Court of India (2017) 2 SCC 51

    State of Himachal Pradesh v. Sanjay Kumar alias Sunny

    The testimony of a survivor in sexual offences cases is vital unless compelling reasons necessitate corroboration. Courts should find no difficulty to convict on the testimony of the survivor of a sexual assault alone if the testimony inspires confidence.

    Pincites  Para 31, Page 11 Read case : State of Himachal Pradesh v. Sanjay Kumar alias Sunny