Principle

EVIDENCE LAW β€” Confessional Statement β€” Sufficiency for Conviction β€” Direct, Positive and Unequivocal Admission

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that a direct, positive, and unequivocal confession, properly admitted, is the best pointer to the truth and can alone ground a conviction. The principle applies where confessions are relied upon. It ensures that clear confessions are given weight. The principle reflects the…

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