Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Trial of Co-Accused Persons — Conviction Cannot Stand Where Convicting Evidence Is Identical to That Rejected Against Co-Accused

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Where evidence against co-accused is identical and inseparable, all must be treated alike. The principle applies to criminal trials. If one is acquitted due to lack of evidence, the others must also be acquitted. The rule ensures consistency. The prosecution must present additional evidence for…

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