Jalees Ansari Vs. Central Bureau of Investigation
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Head Note
Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 - Bombay Bomb Blast Case
Bombay Bomb Blast Case - Confession - Section 15 (1) of TADA Act expressly makes confession of an accused recorded by a Police Officer admissible. It is settled position in law that confession so recorded under Section 15 (1) of TADA Act in accordance with statutory requirements and conditions in Rule 15 of TADA Rules is admissible against the maker, co-accused, abettor or a conspirator subject to conditions stipulated in a Proviso to Section 15 (1) of the Act. The confession so recorded in accordance with law and guidelines is taken as substantive piece of evidence and can form the foundation or a basis for conviction of the maker, co-accused, abettor or conspirator. Though the confession if found to be recorded in conformity with the requirements of law can certainly form the basis of conviction as against the maker of such confession, the extent of reliability of such confession as against the coaccused has however been treated with caution.
Topic(s)-Bombay Bomb Blast Case - Confession