How do Indian courts treat the maxim falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus when evaluating a witness’s…
Indian courts may accept the credible parts of a witness’s testimony after examining them carefully. A false statement on one point does not automatically disqualify the…
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How do Indian courts treat the maxim falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus when evaluating a witness’s testimony?
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Correct answer B
Indian courts may accept the credible parts of a witness’s testimony after examining them carefully. A false statement on one point does not automatically disqualify the rest of the testimony.
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Option A
One false part does not compel rejection of all other testimony.
Option B
The court weighs the evidence with care and may accept portions it finds credible.
Option C
The concern is the weight of testimony. The maxim does not exclude it from evidence.
Option D
The maxim concerns credibility, while estoppel concerns a bar against taking an inconsistent position in qualifying circumstances.
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