State vs . Kamaluddin on 24 July, 2015
In Alma Vs. State of MP, AIR 1991 SC
1519, it was held that reliance could be placed upon the
hostile witness in reference to the accused about whom his
testimony was truthful and natural. The testimony of a
hostile witness requires closer scrutiny because he is
contradicting himself and that portion of his statement
which is consistent with the prosecution or defence may be
accepted.