SHANKARIA vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for double murder, emphasizing that a confession recorded under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code must be both voluntary and truthful to be admissible. The Court established a double test for confessions in capital cases: first, whether the confession was voluntary, and second, whether it is true and trustworthy. The appeal was dismissed as the Court found the confession met the required standards despite the appellant's claims of coercion and inadequate time for reflection.