Medical Evidence Of Hymen Being Intact By Itself Not Sufficient To Hold That There Was No Penetrative Sexual Assault Or Coitus: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court delivered a judgment on the medical evidence in cases involving sexual assault, focusing on the interpretation of hymen integrity as a marker of penetrative assault. The court ruled that the condition of the hymen alone cannot conclusively establish whether a sexual assault occurred. It emphasized that medical evidence should be considered alongside other factors, such as testimony and physical findings, to determine the nature of the offense. The ruling reflects a progressive approach to handling sexual assault cases, recognizing the limitations of certain types of evidence in establishing the truth.