Bombay HC: Precaution to be taken by the court before recording evidence Mentally retarded victim of sexual offence

[Educator]

Further, it is to be noted that P.W. 4, in his cross-examination, specifically stated that his sister had not told the name of the accused. In the background of these statements, the testimony of P.W. 5-victim is required to be considered. Though she was mentally retarded, it appears that the learned Trial Judge recorded her testimony. Rather it was the decision by the prosecution to examine the