_*⭐SC:Contradictory stance of accused in statement under S.313 Cr.P.C. is liable to be rejected.*_

_S. 313 Code of Criminal Procedure – Statement under, when liable to be rejected – Contradictory stands of accused – Respondent on one hand claiming animosity between him and family of victim (of rape) and on the other hand raising defence of consent on part of victim in having sex with him – Held, the two stands being Contradictory, are both liable to be rejected – Criminal law – Criminal Trial – Appreciation of Evidence – Contradictions, inconsistencies, exaggerations or embellishments – Contradictory stands taken by accused – Liable to be rejected_

_Case:_
_*State of M.P. Vs. Balu.*_

_Citation:_
_*(2005) 1 SCC 108*_