Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Contradictions in Evidence — Materiality of Contradictions

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Minor inconsistencies in witness testimony are expected and do not destroy credibility. Contradictions must be material, casting serious doubt on the whole case or witness reliability. The principle applies to evidence law. The court distinguishes between minor discrepancies and material contradictions. Immaterial contradictions are ignored.…

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