authenticity of witness

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 28 May 2011 This query is : Resolved
sir I want to know that if the witness of a murder case is in our relationship and he is examined as a witness in the court ,then does the court give importance to the statement of witness or not.can an accused person be prosucuted on the statement of the witness who is in our relationship.

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Devajyoti Barman (Expert) 28 May 2011
The law does not make any difference on the nearness of the relative.
The testimony of the relative is of the same importance as that of the stranger.
The Supreme Court on the contrary has ruled that it is the relatives who can give real pictures because of their proximity to the cause of action.

PALNITKAR V.V. (Expert) 28 May 2011
Mr. Barman has given a very apt reply. Sometimes, you will not get any other witness except the relatives. Evidence of a relative is viewed with doubt if other independent witnesses though available are not examined for unexplained reasons or if the evidence prima facie appears to be biased.

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