PrincipleEVIDENCE LAW — Witness Credibility — Inconsistent Witness Not Entitled to Credibility
- Area of law
- EVIDENCE LAW
- Court
- Supreme Court
A witness who gives materially inconsistent evidence on oath is not entitled to credibility. Such inconsistency demonstrates untruthfulness. The principle applies to evidence and witness assessment. The court may reject the testimony of an inconsistent witness entirely. The rule protects the integrity of judicial proceedings.…
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