Chandradasa v. Kumari – sllr 1998 volume 2 page 076

In CHANDRADASA v. KUMARI, involving Chandradasa (defendant-appellant) and Kumari (applicant-respondent), the court addressed whether the evidence, including inconsistent testimony from the applicant regarding timing of sexual intercourse, conception, and childbirth, was sufficient to establish entitlement to maintenance. It was determined that the evidence, particularly the applicant’s and her mother’s testimonies, was unreliable and failed to satisfy the requirements for corroboration under Section 157 of the Evidence Ordinance. The court emphasized that reliance on improperly admitted external sources, instead of the available medical evidence, was erroneous. The decision highlighted that credible, corroborative, and timely evidence is essential to uphold such claims.

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