The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 8th) delivered a significant judgment regarding witness testimony in criminal trials. The bench, comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, ruled that a prosecution witness’s evidence cannot be automatically disregarded simply because the prosecution deemed them hostile and cross-examined them. Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Despite Hostile Prosecution Witness Key Points of the Judgment: Impact of the Judgment: Firstly, This judgment clarifies the use of witness testimony in criminal trials. While acknowledging the potential for witness manipulation, the Court allows for the use of reliable portions of such testimonies when supported by other evidence. Case Details: Read More
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