Evidentiary Value of Child Testimony

Convictions can be sustained on the sole testimony of the child survivor when found cogent and reliable, and corroboration is not necessary.. The testimony of the child survivor of a sex related offence must be given the same evidentiary value as that to an injured person in cases of physical violence.

Para 13, 18; Page 4, 5

A conviction can be sustained on the sole testimony of the child survivor and there is no need for corroboration unless there exist compelling reasons for the same. Further, minor discrepancies in the child survivor's statement will not discredit an otherwise reliable prosecution case.

Para 27; Page 4