How do Indian courts apply the maxim falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus when part of a witness’s…
The maxim is a caution about the weight of evidence. Where reliable testimony can be separated from false or exaggerated material, the court may act on the reliable part…
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How do Indian courts apply the maxim falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus when part of a witness’s testimony is found unreliable?
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The maxim is a caution about the weight of evidence. Where reliable testimony can be separated from false or exaggerated material, the court may act on the reliable part after careful scrutiny.
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Option A
Finding one part false does not require exclusion of the entire account.
Option B
The court can separate trustworthy evidence from unreliable evidence where the record permits.
Option C
An uncontradicted portion still has to withstand scrutiny for credibility.
Option D
A witness’s retraction is not a prerequisite to reliance on a credible portion.
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