Does a Judge’s Testimony Carry More Weight than a Peon’s in a Criminal Case? Gujarat HC Quashes 7-Year Jail Term Order

The Gujarat High Court overturned an 85-year-old former court employee’s 7-year jail sentence for misappropriation, ordering a new review. The decision was based on the unfair prioritization of a judge’s testimony over a peon’s, a violation of the Evidence Act. The importance of impartially evaluating all testimonies was emphasized.