#evidentiary discrepancies

The Gauhati High Court affirmed that minor inconsistencies in witness testimony do not invalidate a conviction under the NDPS Act when forensic analysis and unbroken chain of custody establish deliberate possession. This reinforces that procedural hiccups cannot override substantive evidence in drug trafficking cases, setting a clear standard for trial courts handling similar evidentiary challenges.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that minor discrepancies in witness testimonies-such as variations in distance estimates-do not invalidate a conviction under Section 304-A IPC if the core allegation of rash and negligent driving is consistently established. The court reduced the sentence to a fine, emphasizing that prolonged litigation should not unduly burden the accused while upholding accountability for fatal road accidents.