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The use of the word ‘rape’ by the minor victim in the absence of corroborative evidence cannot be the sole basis to assume that penetrative sexual assault had taken place, the Court said. ....
The Commission has proposed amendments to address situations where there is approval, even if not consent in the eyes of the law, from children aged 16-18 in intimate relationships. ....
The Court found that the rules laid down by the Statute as well as the Supreme Court to protect the victim’s identity had not been implemented and issued guidelines in this regard. ....