Which one of the following statements is correct? The latest approach toward the evidentiary value of "identification parade", as laid down by the Supreme Court in Anik Kumar v. State of U.P. is that it is
Verified Answer
A. mandatory evidence
B. evidence which may be dispensed with
C. corroborative evidence in criminal proceedings
D. evidence to support or to rebut any fact before the court in criminal proceedings
Explanation:
An identification parade (TIP) is not substantive evidence. Its primary purpose is to corroborate the testimony of the witness in court. It helps to test the memory and veracity of the witness who claims to have seen the accused at the time of the incident.