Question

Term used to describe an accused who seeks pardon from the court by agreeing to testify against all others involved in the crime is

• A. Accomplice
• B. Informant
• C. Co-conspirator
• D. Approver

Hint:

An “approver” is an accused who testifies for the prosecution in exchange for pardon under CrPC.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

An approver is an accused person who is granted pardon on the condition that they will give full and true disclosure about the crime and help the prosecution. This is provided under Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
The term is used specifically in legal parlance to distinguish a person who turns against co-accused in return for leniency.