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Section 27 in The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 [Entire Act]
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 300 in The Indian Penal Code, 1860 [Entire Act]
Section 134 in The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 [Entire Act]
Masalti vs State Of U. P on 4 May, 1964
19. The law relating to testimony of interested witness
has been settled by the Hon'ble Supreme Court through various
pronouncements. The Apex court in Masalti Vs. State of U.P.
(AIR 1965 SC 202) observed as under:
Neeraj Dutta vs State(Govt.Of N.C.T.Of Delhi) on 15 December, 2022
38. It is also settled that testimony of hostile witness
cannot be discarded altogether. Reliance is being placed on
Neeraj Dutta Vs. State (NCT of Delhi) (2023) 4 SCC 731, it was
held that "Even if a witness is treated as 'hostile' and is cross-
examined, his evidence cannot be written off altogether but must
be considered with due care and circumspection and that part of
the testimony which is creditworthy must be considered and
acted upon. The Hon'ble Court further laid down that as a matter
of prudence to consider the extent of evidence which is
creditworthy for the purpose of proof of the case. In other words,
the fact that a witness has been declared "hostile" does not result
in an automatic rejection of his evidence. Even, the evidence of a
"hostile witness" if it finds corroboration from the facts of the
case may be taken into account while judging the guilt of the
accused. Thus, there is no legal bar to raise a. conviction upon a
"hostile witness" testimony if corroborated by other reliable
evidence."
Bhimapa Chandappa Hosamani And Others vs State Of Karnataka on 20 September, 2006
In Bhimappa Chandappa v. State of Karnataka
(2006) 11 SCC 323, Court held that "Testimony of a solitary
witness can be made the basis of conviction. The credibility of
the witness requires to be tested with reference to the quality of
his evidence which must be free from blemish or suspicion and
must impress the Court as natural, wholly truthful and so
convincing that the court has no hesitation in recording a
conviction solely on his uncorroborated testimony. Indian legal
system does not insist on plurality of witnesses Undoubtedly.