24. When more persons than one are being tried jointly for the same offence, and a confession made by one of such persons affecting himself and some other of such persons is proved, the Court may take into consideration such confession as against such other person as well as against the person who makes such confession.
Explanation I.-"Offence", as used in this section, includes the abetment
of, or
attempt to commit, the offence.
Explanation II.-A trial of more persons than one held in the absence of the accused who has absconded or who fails to comply with a proclamation issued under section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 shall be deemed to be a joint trial for the purpose of this section.
Illustrations.
(a) A and B are jointly tried for the murder of C. It is proved that A
said-"B and I murdered C". The Court may consider the effect of this
confession as against B.
(b) A is on his trial for the murder of C. There is evidence to show that C was murdered by A and B, and that B said-"A and I murdered C". This statement may not be taken into consideration by the Court against A, as B is not being jointly tried.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Section 21 Admissions in civil cases when relevant
Section 23 Confession to police officer
Section 25 Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop
Section 28 Entries in books of account when relevant
Section 29 Relevancy of entry in public record or an electronic record made in performance of duty
Section 30 Relevancy of statements in maps, charts and plans