Revisiting D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal (1997)

I strongly agree with the 5-2 judgment of the Supreme Court in D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal (1997). The apex court held that in case of custody or interrogation of an accused, their statement should not be taken into consideration without ensuring proper recording of the same, including details of time and date, and presence of independent witnesses. The judgment laid down guidelines for custodial interrogations and ensured that the accused's rights are safeguarded.

This verdict is a landmark case for CLAT PG and AILET PG exams, as it deals with the application of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The judgment is relevant for studying issues related to custodial confessions, admissibility of evidence, and the right to silence.