The appellant was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. At his trial, his wife was compelled to testify against him as a key prosecution witness. He appealed against conviction and sentence.
Held: The evidence of a spouse who has been compelled to testify against another spouse in a criminal case contrary to the provisions of s 130 of the Evidence Act 1967, is inadmissible and of no effect.
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Appeal allowed. Conviction for murder quashed and substituted for manslaughter.
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