Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 366, 343, 120-B–Acquittal–Appreciation–As per medical opinion, Prosecutrix was aged between 16 & 17–Variance of two years is possible–Hence she should be held competent for giving consent for sexual intercourse–She stated that when she was abducted, she did not raise any hue and cry–She is not a witness of sterling of worth–Held, acquittal was justified.


