BERNARD LYNGDOH PHAWA versus THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA

Case summary from SCR

Issue for Consideration Whether the conviction of the accused by the High Court, based on confession without corroboration, reversing the order of acquittal by the Trial Court is justified. Headnotes† Circumstantial evidence – Conviction based on confession without corroboration reversed the acquittal of the accused by the Trial Court, finding the accused guilty of murder of the victim – Challenge to: Held: A confession can form a legal basis of a conviction if the Court is satisfied that it was true and was voluntarily made – However, a Court shall not