The Sikkim High Court upheld a 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence for a man convicted of raping a 25-year-old woman with 70% intellectual disability and cerebral palsy. In its judgment dated April 29, the court dismissed the accused's appeal, emphasizing that the survivor's communication should not hinder justice. The court noted that a special educator confirmed the survivor could communicate her experiences, despite her disabilities. The judges stated that the inability to name the aggressor should not undermine the prosecution's case, as corroborating medical and forensic evidence confirmed the assault. The accused, who had worked in the survivor's home, was found to be the only possible perpetrator. The court also ordered a compensation of ₹4 lakh (approximately $4,800 USD) to the victim under the Sikkim Compensation to Victims Scheme, 2021, reinforcing the commitment to support survivors of sexual violence.