Calcutta HC Deprecates Recording Of Confessional Statements In Callous Manner; Orders Inquiry Into Errant Officials [Read Order]

Expressing serious displeasure at the "indifferent and callous manner" in which the investigation authority recorded the leading statements of an accused, the Calcutta High Court made significant observations on recording of confessional statements. The Bench comprising Justices Suvra Ghosh and Joymalya Bagchi held that "True and complete disclosure of the crime is the heart and soul of...