Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Defence of Alibi – Inseparability of Alibi of Co-Accused

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

If co-accused rely on the same inseparable alibi, they must be treated equally. The court cannot accept the alibi for one and reject it for the other without justification. The principle applies to joint trials. The prosecution must disprove the alibi against both. The rule…

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