It is very difficult to believe that PW13 who was not knowing ...

Testimony from PW13 and other witnesses questioned; prosecution's case weakened by lack of truck registration evidence.

October 26, 2021

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

It is very difficult to believe that PW13 who was not knowing the accused Nos.2 and 4 prior to the incident could identify them in the Court after lapse of 11 years. That is also the case with all the official witnesses. The prosecution has chosen not to produce evidence regarding the correct registration number of the truck and the name of the registered owner thereof. Therefore, the entire prosecution case becomes doubtful. - SC

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It is very difficult to believe that PW13 who was not knowing ...

Testimony from PW13 and other witnesses questioned; prosecution's case weakened by lack of truck registration evidence.

October 26, 2021

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

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