Hostile Witness Testimony Not to Be Rejected in Toto; Credible Parts Can Be Relied On: SC Sets Aside Conviction in SC/ST Act Case

The Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of two individuals accused of assault and offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, establishing that the testimony of a hostile witness cannot be rejected in toto and can be relied upon if it supports the prosecution or the defence. A

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