PrincipleEVIDENCE 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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