Unnatural Conduct of Informant and Delay in Lodging FIR:

Unexplained, inordinate delays in lodging an FIR coupled with unnatural conduct of the informant—such as brushing aside a serious allegation of sexual assault on a minor or failing to check the victim's physical condition—seriously undermine the credibility of the prosecution case. (Charming Rupon Vs. State of Meghalaya | 2026 INSC 1102)