Delhi High Court Rules 'Physical Relations' Term Insufficient as Rape Evidence Without Supporting Proof

Oct 22, 2025 02:56 am CST

The Delhi High Court has acquitted a man of rape charges, ruling that merely using the term "physical relations" without supporting evidence is legally insufficient to establish rape or sexual assault. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri emphasized courts' responsibility to ensure clarity in testimony, especially in cases lacking forensic evidence or detailed descriptions of alleged acts under the IPC and POCSO Act.