SUKHWANT SINGH @ BALWINDER SINGH vs STATE THROUGH C.B.I.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 120 IPC, Sections 3 and 6(1) of the TADA Act, and Section 5 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908, affirming the sentence of 5 years' rigorous imprisonment. The Court reiterated that a properly recorded confessional statement, satisfying Section 15 of the TADA Act, can be sufficient for conviction if found voluntary and truthful. It also clarified the conditions under which such confessions may require corroboration, particularly when used against co-accused, establishing a nuanced approach to the evidentiary standards in TADA cases.