Multiple choice

The evidentiary value of a retracted confession is that it

  1. still remains an evidence

  2. remains an evidence but a weak one

  3. becomes a corroborative but a weak evidence

  4. becomes other evidence from only evidence

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: A retracted confession is one which is withdrawn or retracted later on by the person making it. It is a very weak type of evidence. Option (2) is incorrect: Doesn’t remain in evidence till corroborated Option (3) is correct: A confession, when retracted by the person making it, becomes a weak type of evidence and will require to be corroborated while in trial. Option (4) is incorrect: No such provision