Solitary witness enough to prosecute
sumeet
(Querist) 09 May 2015
This query is : Resolved
I was assaulted by a Police Inspector which resulted in a GREVIOUS INJURY. I filed a PCR, but police did not File a FIR but the now Court has taken cognizance under 200 CrPC. I am fighting it out by myself. Now none of witnesses have come forward to testify. So i will have to jsut rely on my Evidence and the Wound Certificate issued by the Government Hospital. Kindly help me with citations where "Solitary Witness and the Medical Certificates are enough to Prosecute the Accused". Especially when a Policeman is the accused
N.K.Assumi
(Expert) 09 May 2015
YES: The term and expression quality witness is not defined in EA. But the evidence tested by cross examination which leave no room for doubt in the minds of the court is acted upon by the court.As the court is concern only with the quality of the witness and not the number of witnesses, and this principle is consistently followed in all the courts in the country.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 09 May 2015
It is sufficient evidence, I agree with expert Mr. N K Assumi.
SAINATH DEVALLA
(Expert) 09 May 2015
See that t he solitary witness will stand by U for testifying in the court.U have to obtain the copy of the registration form at the time of admission in the hospital,what reasons for the wounds are mentioned in it.
Dr G V Rao
(Expert) 09 May 2015
Hope the following Judgement will be useful.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL NOs. 523-527 of 2009
Prithipal Singh Etc. …Appellants
Versus
State of Punjab & Anr. Etc. …Respondents
WITH
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 528 of 2009
Good luck
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 09 May 2015
sorry, citations are not supplied here. However I may add there is plenty of such decisions for which you have to make some effort to find out.
R.K Nanda
(Expert) 09 May 2015
citations not supplied.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 09 May 2015
I agree with the expert Mr. Assumi's views and opinions. For citations you may have to put your own efforts.
