Gauhati HC Acquits Rape Convict After Paternity Test Contradicts Prosecution

The Gauhati High Court acquitted a man convicted of rape after a paternity test contradicted the prosecution’s case. The Court held that DNA evidence establishing non-paternity created reasonable doubt, warranting acquittal. It stressed the importance of scientific evidence in criminal adjudication, particularly in sexual offence cases. The judgment underscores that convictions cannot be sustained when key forensic material disproves prosecution claims. It also highlights judicial willingness to rely on modern forensic techniques to ensure justice, thereby preventing wrongful convictions.