Medical evidence in rape cases is not sine qua non for the conviction an accused person. Even in murder or homicide cases, the tendering or calling of medical evidence is not compulsory. What is required is for the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused person beyond reasonable doubt through eyewitness testimony, confessional statement and/or circumstantial evidence. As long as that is done, the accused person cannot complain because it does not lie in the accused person’s mouth to dictate to the prosecution how to conduct its case.
