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DNA and medical injuries can sustain attempted‑rape conviction despite incomplete child testimony; court ordered social‑welfare remedial steps.
* Criminal law – Sexual offences – Attempted rape of child by parent – medical evidence of fresh vaginal and anal injuries and DNA linking accused to complainant sufficient as circumstantial proof where complainant's testimony not completed.
* Criminal procedure – Accused's election to remain silent – failure to rebut prima facie case can justify inference of guilt when explanation lies solely within accused's power.
* Sentencing – Aggravating features (victim's age, parent–child relationship, physical injury) justify severe punishment; eight‑year sentence not shockingly inappropriate.
* Children's rights / Victim support – Repeated postponements, lack of social‑welfare support and counselling constitute secondary victimisation; statutory/policy obligations under Children's Act and National Policy Framework require remedial action.
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