S.164 CrPC Statement Recorded By Judicial Magistrate Can't Be Retracted By Witness On Flimsy Grounds : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that a witness cannot retract their statement recorded under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) on flimsy grounds. The court emphasized that such statements are recorded before a judicial magistrate and hold evidentiary value. It noted that retractions undermine the judicial process, impacting the reliability of evidence. In this case, the court rejected the witness's attempt to retract their statement, observing no valid justification for the retraction. This judgment reinforces the sanctity of judicially recorded statements and underscores the need for accountability in legal testimony to ensure justice delivery.