Evidence Act interpretation Archives

‘X’ an accused in a murder case confessed that he along with ‘Y’ committed the murder. “Y’ was absconding and in the trial ‘X’ was convicted. Later, after 5 years, ‘Y’ was caught and was tried separately. Prosecution produced the confession made by ‘X’ in the trial of ‘Y’. is the evidence admissible?

Facts of the Case ‘X’ and ‘Y’ were involved in the murder of a person. During investigation and trial, ‘X’ confessed that he along with […]