No implicit reliance can be placed on evidence of witness who changed her statement easily at her own convenience.
No doubt, Smt. Indrani P.W. 4 is the victim of the occurrence and being injured witness her testimony can be relied upon provided it is free from doubt and credence can be placed on it. It is quite clear from the testimony of Smt. Indrani P.W. 4 that she has changed her statement easily at her own convenience. A witness who prevaricates so easily does not inspire any confidence. No implicit reliance can be placed on her statement.
Allahabad High Court
Kishori Lal vs Mahadeo And Ors. on 24 July, 1992
Equivalent citations: 1993 CriLJ 1173
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