Section 145 Evidence Act, Witness Not Expected To Accurately Recall Sequence Of Rapid Events, Minor Errors In Testimony Not Contradiction: Kerala High Court

In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court highlighted the vital role medical evidence plays in supporting eyewitness accounts in assault cases. The case involved Chandanapurath Rajeevan and another accused (referred to as accused No. 2) facing charges under Sections 450 (house-trespass), 324 (causing hurt), and 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Eyewitness Testimony Backed by Medical Records The prosecution relied on the testimonies of four…