M. P. Sharma v. Satish Chandra Case: A Critical Analysis

The M. P. Sharma v. Satish Chandra case, 1954, is a landmark judgment under CrPC. The case revolves around the issue of police custody and the right to silence. The judgment stated that confessional statements made to the police are not admissible as evidence. The court held that anything said or done by an accused person in the course of police investigation cannot be used against them. This case has significant implications for AILET students, especially those taking the law paper. I feel that the judgment is outdated, and the concept of right to silence is too broad. We can argue that it hampers the investigation process, but the community might have a different opinion on this. What do you guys think about this judgment?