TULSI SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court held that the confession made by the appellant, Tulsi Singh, was inadmissible as evidence due to non-compliance with the requirements of Section 164(2) Cr.P.C., which mandates that the accused must be informed of their right not to confess and that the confession must be made voluntarily. The Court found that the Special Court erred in relying solely on the confession for conviction, as there was no other incriminating evidence against the appellant. Consequently, the Court set aside the conviction and sentence under Section 302 IPC, allowing the appeal.