#inconsistent statements

The Allahabad High Court granted bail to an accused in a minor abduction case after finding irreconcilable contradictions between the victim’s statements under BNSS Sections 180 and 183, coupled with no independent witness to the recovery. This reinforces that inconsistent testimonial evidence, especially in cases involving minors, cannot sustain custody without corroborative proof - a critical standard for prosecutors handling BNSS-compliant investigations.

Bombay High Court grants bail in a POCSO case where the victim's prior sworn statements omitted allegations against the accused, emphasizing that inconsistent statements undermine FIR credibility. The ruling reinforces that bail may be granted if victim testimony lacks reliability without corroboration.