In State of Himachal Pradesh v. Hukum Chand @ Monu, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed that minor inconsistencies in testimony cannot defeat a rape prosecution. The case involved sexual assault of a minor, where the trial court convicted the accused, but the High Court acquitted him citing improbability in travel time. The Supreme Court held that such minor discrepancies are natural and do not affect the core allegation if the victim’s testimony remains consistent. It emphasized that criminal trials do not require mathematical precision, and medical evidence corroborating the victim strengthens the prosecution. Importantly, the Court reinforced strict compliance with Section 228-A IPC, mandating non-disclosure of a rape victim’s identity, linking it to dignity and privacy under Article 21. Relying on principles from Nipun Saxena v. Union of India, the Court restored conviction and directed the accused to surrender.