Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Contradictions in Prosecution Case – Duty of Court

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The prosecution cannot arbitrarily choose between contradictory witnesses. A foundation must be laid to discredit a witness. The principle applies to criminal trials. The prosecution may treat a witness as hostile. The court will evaluate the contradictions. The rule protects the accused from selective reliance…

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