Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) (A) is true but (R) is false. The assertion that a confession always goes against the maker if it is made freely and voluntarily is true. However, the reason provided is false because a confession can be admissible against a co-accused in certain circumstances, such as when it is made in a joint trial under Section 30 of the Indian Evidence Act.
Information Booster:
Confession (Section 30, Indian Evidence Act): A confession made by one accused can be used against a co-accused in a joint trial if the confession implicates the co-accused and is made voluntarily. The weight given to such a confession is at the discretion of the court, and it must be corroborated by other evidence.
Additional Knowledge:
· Free and Voluntary Confession: For a confession to be admissible, it must be made without coercion, duress, or undue influence.
· Confession Against Co-Accused: While a confession is generally used against the person making it, in certain cases, it can also be used against co-accused under specific conditions as provided by law.
