#contradictory testimony

The Allahabad High Court granted bail in a POCSO and BNSS case after finding irreconcilable contradictions between the victim’s Section 180 and 183 BNSS statements, coupled with a delayed forensic DNA report despite court orders. This reinforces that procedural delays and testimonial inconsistencies, not just gravity of offense, can override presumptive denial of bail in sexual offense cases involving minors.

Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that contradictions in the complainant's testimony regarding whether payment was made in cash or cheque undermine credibility, leading to acquittal under Section 138 NI Act. The judgment emphasizes strict scrutiny of witness consistency in cheque dishonour cases.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a compensation claim under the Motor Vehicles Act fails if the sole eyewitness contradicts their earlier testimony without explanation, rendering the evidence unreliable. This sets a precedent that perjury, even in civil claims, undermines the credibility of evidence and can lead to dismissal of claims.

Allahabad High Court acquits accused in dowry murder case, holding that contradictory eyewitness testimony and unproven motive invalidate conviction beyond reasonable doubt.