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Evidentiary Value of Testimony of Child Survivor High Court of Himachal Pradesh

  1. High Court of Himachal Pradesh 2022 SCC OnLine HP 4139

    Vijay Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh

    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.

    Pincites  Para 13, 18; Page 4, 5 Read case : Vijay Kumar v. State of Himachal Pradesh