Overview

• The Allahabad High Court granted bail to the accused in a September 2024 rape case, citing the victim's actions as contributing to the incident.
• Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh stated that the victim, being an MA student, was competent enough to understand the 'morality and significance' of her decisions.
• The victim alleged she was raped twice after being intoxicated and agreeing to accompany the accused to rest, though the accused argued the interaction was consensual.
• The court noted the victim's torn hymen in her medical examination but highlighted the absence of a definitive opinion on sexual assault from the doctor.
• The ruling has intensified national discussions on victim blaming and the need for judicial reforms to address sensitivity in handling sexual violence cases.