Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 363, 366, 120-B & 376–Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989–Sec. 3(x)(2)–Discharge from the offence–Prosecution failed to prove the age of prosecutrix 15-16 years–As per medical evidence, she was found aged 17-18 years–She was taken to Chittorgarh, and she indulged there in the same documentation in the court premises situated there–No hue and cry despite having several opportunities–Non-resistance by her casts serious doubt upon the case of prosecution–Held, order of discharge was justified.
