#Section 118 Evidence Act

Allahabad HC affirms that child witness testimony, when corroborated by forensic and medical evidence, remains credible despite minor inconsistencies or hostile witnesses. The ruling reinforces that courts may uphold convictions under Section 302 IPC based on such evidence, even in complex murder cases involving multiple victims.

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a child witness's testimony can independently sustain a murder conviction under Section 118 of the Evidence Act, even without corroboration, if it is credible and free from tutoring. This reinforces the legal principle that the competency of a child witness hinges on their understanding and truthfulness, not external validation, impacting criminal trials relying on minor testimonies.