DNA proof of paternity does not, by itself, establish rape; "gravity of accusation cannot substitute standard of proof": Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has observed that while DNA evidence may conclusively establish paternity and the fact of sexual intercourse it cannot by itself determine whether the relationship was consensual or non-consensual Justice Madhu Jain made the observation while dismissing an appeal filed by a prosecutrix against the acquittal of a man accused of repeatedly raping her administering an intoxicant committing unnatural sexual acts and extending threats