Ocular Witnesses Not Expected to Have Photographic Memory, Minor Inconsistencies Must Be Ignored: J&K High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court recently ruled that ocular witnesses are not expected to have a photographic memory. The court emphasized that minor inconsistencies in witness testimonies should be disregarded, provided they do not materially affect the case's credibility. This decision highlights the legal system's understanding that human memory can be fallible and that minor discrepancies should not undermine the overall testimony if it aligns with the core facts of the case.