#Section 25 Evidence Act

Andhra Pradesh High Court reinforces the inadmissibility of a co-accused’s confessional statement under Section 25 of the Evidence Act to implicate another accused, granting pre-arrest bail. The ruling underscores that reliance on such statements violates the presumption of innocence and due process, offering critical protection to accused persons facing implication based solely on co-accused testimony.

Calcutta High Court quashed NDPS proceedings where the prosecution relied solely on a co-accused's confessional statement to police, reinforcing that such statements are inadmissible under Section 25 of the Evidence Act and cannot form the basis of a criminal case. The ruling underscores the need for independent evidence linking the accused to contraband.