C.B.I. vs ABU SALEM ANSARI

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 299 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) concerning the use of evidence recorded in a prior trial against an accused who was absconding. The Court held that the prosecution may rely on earlier evidence only if the conditions of Section 299(1) are met, specifically when the accused is absent and has been extradited after the trial of other accused has concluded. The appeal by the CBI was disposed of, affirming the Designated Court's order regarding the admissibility of evidence against the first respondent.