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SC: Important to Distinguish B/W Contradictions in Witness Statements and Credibility of Witnesses - (01 Nov 2023)

LAW OF EVIDENCE

Supreme Court while observing that it is important to distinguish between contradictions in witness statements and the overall credibility of witnesses, has held that merely because there is inconsistency in evidence it is not sufficient to impair the credit of the witness.

Tags : SUPREME COURT   CONTRADICTIONS   CREDIBILITY   WITNESS  

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