A Critical Analysis of Accomplice Evidence in Criminal Trial

Authors

  • Juhi Naseem

Abstract

The present paper explains the admissibility and reliability of accomplice as a witness. Accomplice, though not defined anywhere in the Indian Evidence Act; finds its place as a competent witness under the Act.This paper is about how an accomplice’s testimony is credible and it differs from a government approver and a co accused, mentioned under Section 30 of the Indian Evidence Act,1872.

Published

2022-09-30

How to Cite

Juhi Naseem. (2022). A Critical Analysis of Accomplice Evidence in Criminal Trial. International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 16(9), 36–41. Retrieved from http://ijeponline.org/index.php/journal/article/view/388

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 9 (2022)

Section

Peer Review Articles
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