co-accused statement Archives

impersonation case anticipatory bail denied

₹21,000 to make pollution videos disappear: Gujarat HC denies anticipatory bail to journalist accused of posing as GPCB officer for bribe

“Although a co-accused’s statement to police is not admissible in evidence, it can be considered during investigation as a clue to guide the investigating officer in collecting evidence and determining the course of further investigation.”

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Disclosures by co-accused cannot by itself justify continued custody; Parity and absence of specific role favour grant of bail: Himachal Pradesh HC

The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted bail, holding that a co-accused’s custodial disclosure is inadmissible against another accused, and that continued detention without a specific attributed role would amount to pre-trial punishment.