Crime & Law · India
Supreme Court clarifies use of deceased witness testimony against absconding accused
The Supreme Court has explained the conditions under which the deposition of a deceased witness can be used as evidence against an accused who has absconded. The ruling addresses Section 299 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), clarifying how such testimony can be admitted in a trial. This legal interpretation is crucial for the application of criminal law in cases involving absconding defendants.
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- Centre (2): Deccan Herald, LiveLaw