Indian Penal Code, 1860
Sections 354, 354A, 354B & 451—Molestation by brother-in-law—Appeal against acquittal—Inordinate and unexplained delay in FIR is not supported by any cogent evidence—Doctor has admitted in his evidence that injury upon person of child victim could be possible due to itching or allergy—Photographs in question were not admissible for want of compliance of provisions of Section 65B of the Evidence Act—Material on record and testimony of defence witness shows that there was enmity between accused and family of victim—Failure of prosecution to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt—Acquittal upheld.
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