The Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed the importance of the concept of a “sterling witness” in criminal jurisprudence, observing that such a witness must be of high caliber and unassailable credibility, whose testimony alone can form the basis for conviction. The observation was made by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha while dismissing an appeal against conviction
‘Sterling Witness’ Must Be of Unassailable Credibility and High Caliber: Chhattisgarh High Court
