KAVITA vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU

The Supreme Court overturned the conviction of the appellant under Sections 30 and 309 IPC, emphasizing that while extra-judicial confessions can be admissible, they are inherently weak and must be corroborated by credible evidence. The Court found that the lower courts failed to consider significant discrepancies in the testimonies of witnesses, which undermined the reliability of the confession. Consequently, the Court acquitted the appellant, highlighting the necessity for rigorous scrutiny of evidence in criminal cases.