SAQUIB ABDUL HAMEED NACHAN vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 32 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, ruling that confessions made under this section cannot be used as substantive evidence against co-accused. The Court upheld the Full Bench's conclusion that such statements can only be utilized in a manner similar to statements under Sections 161-164 of the Cr.P.C. The appeals were allowed, and the matter was remitted back to the Designated Court for further proceedings.