Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Confessional Statement — Retraction — Effect of Retraction on Admissibility

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

When an accused retracts a confession, he bears the evidential burden of explaining the inconsistency. He must provide reasons for the retraction. The explanation may include coercion, inducement, or mistake. The court will consider the explanation but is not bound to accept it. The principle…

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