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What is the literal meaning of the maxim falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus?

The maxim literally means false in one thing, false in everything. The Supreme Court has explained that Indian courts do not apply it as a mandatory rule of evidence. A…

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What is the literal meaning of the maxim falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus?

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The maxim literally means false in one thing, false in everything. The Supreme Court has explained that Indian courts do not apply it as a mandatory rule of evidence. A court may separate reliable testimony from unreliable portions where that can reasonably be done.

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Option A

The maxim expresses distrust of the whole when one part is false.

Option B

This gives the literal meaning of the maxim.

Option C

Falsus means false.

Option D

The maxim starts with falsity in one part.

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