S.8 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Acquitting murder accused it is held that "even if there is no formal arrest made, if a person is within the ken of surveillance of the police, during which his movements are restricted, then it can be regarded as custodial surveillance. The evidence under S.8 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872 can only offer corroboration and cannot by itself result in a conviction. "
Rohit Jangde v. State of Chhattisgarh [2026] GCtR 151 (SC)
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