*Dalip Kumar V. The State of Uttaranchal (2025 SC)* 1. Bodily injuries are not necessary to prove sexual assault and neither it is important to raise a hue or cry. 2. ⁠It is a common myth that sexual assault must leave injuries. Victims respond to trauma in varied ways, influenced by factors such as fear, shock, social stigma or feelings of helplessness. It is neither realistic nor just to expect a uniform reaction. The stigma associated with sexual assault often creates significant barriers for women, making it difficult for them to disclose the incident to others.