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State vs . Noor Mohd. on 29 May, 2023 cites

Dilaver Hussain Son Of ... vs State Of Gujarat And Anr on 5 October, 1990

25. The account of an eyewitness is considered to be the best evidence in any case. However, it is settled law that the testimony of eyewitness is required to be carefully analyzed to test the reliability, credibility and truthfulness of the witness. The ocular evidence has to be tested for its inherent consistency and inherent probability of the version and also for the consistency of the account given by the witness. This principle was laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Dilawar Hussain & Ors. vs State of Gujarat & Anr. (1991) 1 SCC 253. The said case was of an incident of communal riots and mob violence on the basis of caste. The apex court laid down principles regarding appreciation of evidence and also observed the parameters on the basis of which the credibility/ truthfulness of a witness can be ascertained. The relevant paragraph in this regard is reproduced below:
Supreme Court of India Cites 14 - Cited by 25 - R M Sahai - Full Document

John Pandian vs State Rep.By Inspector Of ... on 3 December, 2010

In the case of John Pandial Vs. State (2010) 14 SCC 129, Hon'ble Supreme Court held that statement of eye witnesses should be recorded immediately or with least possible delay. It was held that early recording of statement gives credibility to evidence of witnesses, but is not an absolute rule that where the statement is recorded later, witness is false or a trumped - up witness. It was held that credibility of the witness will depend on the quality of evidence of the witness.
Supreme Court of India Cites 20 - Cited by 107 - V S Sirpurkar - Full Document
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