Sukhdev Yadav And Ors vs State Of Bihar

The Supreme Court reiterated that discrepancies in witness testimonies should not lead to the rejection of evidence unless they are materially significant. Citing Section 155 of the Evidence Act, the Court emphasized that not all inconsistencies impair a witness's credibility, and minor variations should not obliterate otherwise acceptable evidence. The judgment clarifies that the credibility of a witness can only be impeached if the inconsistencies are substantial enough to discredit their testimony.