Information received from any accused in custody of a police officer

“Further, it is noted that as per Article 40, corresponding to section 27 of the Evidence Act, when any fact is revealed in consequence of information received from any accused in custody of a police officer, such information whether it amounts to a confession or not as it relates directly to the fact thereby discovered, may be proved. The information supplied by the appellant, under Article 40 ibid, relating to incriminatory articles is admissible.

2004 SCJ 33

Used in Judgment of:
Lahore High Court
Criminal Appeal
328-15

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