Reviewed case brief
State of Gujarat v. Shyamlal Mohanlal
AIR 1965 SC 1251
The decision establishing that India does not follow the American exclusionary rule — illegally obtained evidence is admissible if relevant.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 1965
- Subjects
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-29
Rule established
Indian law does not follow the exclusionary rule. Evidence obtained through illegal search is admissible if relevant. The mode of procurement does not affect admissibility.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
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