Judgment cannot be given based on evidence recorded in other trial despite same offence

A.T. Mydeen and Another Vs Assistant Commissioner, Customs Department (Supreme Court of India)

High Court fell into an error while passing a common judgement, based on evidence recorded in only one trial, against two sets of accused persons having been subjected to separate trials – matter remanded

Facts-

The main issue involved in the matter is whether the evidence recorded in a separate trial of co-accused can be read and considered

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