Supreme Court of India
Chhotanney & Ors. v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
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Evidence Act, 1872 : .. c s. 3 - Testimony of eye witness - Evidentiary value of - Held: When eye witnesses account is found credible and trustworthy, medical opinion pointing to alternative possibilities is not accepted as conclusive - Eye witnesses account requires careful independent assessment - On facts, there was no conflict between ocular evidence and medical evidence - Thus, conviction of main accused uls. 302 rlw s. 201 and ~ s. 148 and co-accused uls. 302 rlw s. 149 and s. 147 /PC by ... courts below justified. Criminal Law - Evidence - Standard of proof - Degree of proof and
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