Tendering Pardon to an Accomplice

Tendering Pardon to an Accomplice by Justice V. Ramkumar is a focused and doctrinal examination of the legal framework governing the grant of pardon to an accomplice in criminal proceedings. The Second Edition provides a detailed analysis of statutory provisions, judicial interpretations, and procedural safeguards relating to the concept of approver testimony under criminal law. The book systematically explores the rationale behind pardon provisions, their evidentiary implications, and their role in securing convictions in complex criminal cases. Drawing upon case law and courtroom experience, the author clarifies the conditions, limitations, and consequences associated with granting pardon under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Key Features:

• Detailed analysis of provisions relating to pardon under criminal procedure law
• Examination of evidentiary value of accomplice testimony
• Discussion of judicial precedents shaping the doctrine of approver evidence
• Clarification of procedural requirements for granting pardon
• Insights into safeguards against misuse of accomplice evidence
• Analytical treatment of confession, corroboration, and credibility standards
• Practical guidance for criminal trial strategy
• Authored by a former High Court Judge with judicial expertise

This book is particularly valuable for criminal law practitioners, public prosecutors, defence advocates, judicial officers, law students, and researchers specializing in criminal jurisprudence and evidence law. It serves as a practical and academic reference for those handling serious offences where accomplice evidence and pardon proceedings play a critical role in prosecution strategy and judicial determination.