Allahabad HC Acquits Accused In 1996 Bus Bomb Blast Case

The Allahabad High Court acquitted an accused in the 1996 Modinagar bus blast case after ruling that the confession made to police was inadmissible under Section 25 of the Evidence Act. The Court observed that no independent evidence corroborated the confession, making it unsafe to convict. Reinforcing long-standing evidentiary safeguards, the Court reiterated that police confessions have no probative value unless supported by reliable material. The decision reflects the judiciary’s role in preventing wrongful convictions and ensuring strict compliance with criminal procedure.