Open Access Research Article
POLICE STATEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON THEIR USE DURING TRIAL
Abstract
Police statements are important investigative materials, but they are not
automatically substantive evidence during a
criminal trial. This article
examines the legal
restrictions governing statements
recorded by police, their limited use for contradiction, the restrictions on
police confessions, and the discovery exception.
It analyses the current framework under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,
2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, while explaining the continuing
value of leading decisions delivered under the earlier criminal laws. The
article argues that police statements may assist investigation, but they cannot
replace evidence tested through examination and cross-examination. Strict
procedural compliance protects both the integrity of the investigation and the
accused’s right to a fair trial.
Published Paper
Author Details
Authors: MONIKASRI ARegistration ID: 1013424 | Published Paper ID: IJLRA13424Approved ISSN: 2582-6433 | Country: Delhi, IndiaPage No.: 1978-1986
Article Information
POLICE STATEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON THEIR USE DURING TRIAL
Authors: MONIKASRI A
- Journal IJLRA
- ISSN 2582-6433
- Volume 3
- Issue 7
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International Journal for Legal Research and Analysis
- AbbreviationIJLRA
- ISSN2582-6433
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