Cooperation With Investigation Doesn't Mean Accused Should Confess To Crime : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India clarified that cooperation with an investigation does not mean the accused must confess to the crime. The court emphasized that the right against self-incrimination is a fundamental right under Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution. The court ruled that no adverse inference should be drawn from an accused person's silence or refusal to answer questions during an investigation. This judgment reinforces the legal principle that cooperation with authorities does not imply guilt and that an accused has the right to remain silent without being compelled to incriminate themselves. The court's ruling aims to protect the rights of individuals during criminal investigations.