only evidence left to determine the age of the girls
therefore, are the bone age estimation reports (exhibit-37 and
exhibit-38). The learned Special ... estimation report (exhibit-37) also does not
inspire confidence to saddle criminal liability on the basis of
such cryptic report about the estimated age
girl has noted
that, her hymen is torn. The Doctors conducted age
estimation and opined that, the victim-girl is aged 15
years
appellant as there is no legally admissible evidence
in respect of the age of the prosecutrix. He submits that
the only role assigned ... person, that she was habitual to sexual intercourse and
that her estimated age at the relevant time was 13-14 years.
In cross examination
time of her admission. She further stated that her
father wrongly estimated her age and mentioned the age of her
younger sister Danista in place ... time of her admission. She further stated
that her father wrongly estimated her age and mentioned the age of
her younger sister Danista in place
Counsel further
contends that as per the ossification test, her age has been
estimated to be 19 years. Moreover, the prosecutrix was in love
with ... been produced on record. As per
ossification test, her age has been estimated to be near about 19
years.
Considering the aforesaid facts
basis of evidence on record.
9. However, the core issue is the age of the prosecutrix. The learned
Trial Court, on the basis ... 2002 & 707/2002 Page 4 of 5
a rough estimate of age. Further, even as per the bone ossification test, the
prosecutrix was about
medical report in paragraph no. 42 of the case
diary estimates her age to be between 15-16 years and charge
sheet has been submitted
daughter. Informant's
daughter was medically examined and her age was estimated to
be 17-18 years. The petitioners have no criminal antecedent,
they
would be evident
that while the learned Magistrate has estimated the age of the
informant's daughter as 18 years, she has stated
that the victim was
medically examined by a medical board which estimated her
age between 16-18 years and further that no injury was found
