Question
Legal Studies Question on Criminal Law
Which of the following is correct regarding the ‘Accomplice’ under BSA, 2003?
A
Is not a Competent witness against an accused person
B
Is a Competent witness against an accused person but any conviction based on that is illegal
C
Is a Competent witness against an accused person and conviction is not illegal if it proceeds upon the corroborated testimony of an accomplice
D
Is not a Competent witness against an accused person but its conviction is not illegal
Answer
Is a Competent witness against an accused person and conviction is not illegal if it proceeds upon the corroborated testimony of an accomplice
Explanation
Solution
Under the law, an accomplice can be a competent witness, and their testimony can be used in court if it is corroborated by other evidence.