Correct option is A
The correct answer is
(a) Such a confession is relevant against all the co-accused. According to Section 30 of the Indian Evidence Act, the confession of one accused person that implicates themselves and others can be taken into consideration by the court against the co-accused, particularly in a joint trial. However, it must be corroborated by other evidence to be used effectively.
Information Booster:
Confession of Co-accused (Section 30, Indian Evidence Act): The confession made by one accused can be considered against another accused in the same trial. It is not sufficient on its own to convict but can be used as corroborative evidence.
Additional Knowledge:
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Not Proof of Guilt: A co-accused’s confession does not automatically prove the guilt of the others; it needs to be supported by additional evidence.
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Relevance Against Non-confessing Co-accused: The confession is relevant against the co-accused, but it does not have the same weight as a direct piece of evidence against them.
