PrincipleCRIMINAL LAW — Murder — Inconsistency in Witness Testimony — Materiality Required to Discredit Witness
- Area of law
- CRIMINAL LAW
- Court
- Supreme Court
Only material inconsistencies discredit a witness. Minor discrepancies are not fatal. The principle applies to criminal trials. The court must evaluate the significance of the inconsistency. The rule prevents acquittal on technicalities. The judge must assess whether the inconsistency affects credibility. The principle is well-established.
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