Balu Sudam Khalde & Another Vs. State of Maharashtra; 2023 SCC Online SC 355

The Evidence of Injured witness has greater evidentiary value, their statements can’t be discarded lightly. Also the Hon’ble Supreme Court has observed that, Suggestions made to the witness by the defence counsel and the reply to such suggestions would definitely form part of the evidence and can be relied upon by the Court along with other evidence on record to determine the guilt of the accused.

Chetanram Chaudhary & Anr. Vs. State of Maharashtra; (2000) 8 SCC 457

Evidence Law – Appreciation of Testimony – Minor contradictions in the testimony, while appreciating the evidence in criminal trial -contradictions in material particulars and not minor contradictions can be a ground to discredit the testimony of the witnesses.