In Brief
The appellant was charged with selling counterfeit Saudi Arabian Riyal currency notes under Sections 489B and 489C of the Indian Penal Code. The only evidence against him consisted of statements from co-accused persons (who were absconding) and his own statement to police. The Court found that no counterfeit currency was recovered from the appellant's residence, contrary to the High Court's holding. The Court held that confessions of absconding co-accused cannot alone form the basis for framing charges, and the appellant's statement to police was inadmissible under the Evidence Act and Code of Criminal Procedure. With no other admissible material capable of raising even strong suspicion, the Court discharged the appellant and set aside the charge.">
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