Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
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S. 27 Evidence Act | Disclosure Statements Alone Are Insufficient For Conviction Without Supporting Evidence : Supreme Court
Criminal Law
The Supreme Court ruled that a confession statement alone, under Section 27 of the Evidence Act, cannot be the sole basis for conviction. There must be supporting evidence corroborating the disclosure statement to establish the guilt of the accused. This judgment reinforces the principle that confessions must be backed by substantial proof to ensure fairness in trials.
