YUSUF & ANR. versus STATE OF BIHAR

YUSUF & ANR. versus STATE OF BIHAR

Conviction based on the sole testimony of P.W. 9 is justified as his evidence was corroborated by medical testimony, considered substantially true by both courts, and minor contradictions are not significant enough to detract from its value.

Parties
Appellant: Yusuf; Appellant: Yusuf & Anr.; Respondent: State of Bihar
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
07 May 1971
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal by Special Leave
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Appreciation of Evidence, Special Leave Under Article 136, Minor Contradictions in Testimony
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Appreciation of Evidence Special Leave Under Article 136 Minor Contradictions in Testimony

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Parties

Yusuf

Appellant

Yusuf & Anr.

Appellant

State of Bihar

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal by Special Leave

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction based solely on the testimony of P.W. 9 is justified despite disbelieving other witnesses
  2. 2 Whether minor embellishments and contradictions detract from the value of testimony

Ratio Decidendi

Conviction based on the sole testimony of P.W. 9 is justified as his evidence was corroborated by medical testimony, considered substantially true by both courts, and minor contradictions are not significant enough to detract from its value.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellants are to surrender to authorities and undergo the remaining portion of their sentence.