In Balwinder Singh v. State ofPunjab [1995 Supp (4) SCC 259 : 1996 SCC (Cri)59] this Court stated the principle that: (SCC p.265, para 10)“10. An extra-judicial confession by itsvery nature is rather a weak type ofevidence and requires appreciation witha great deal of care and caution. Wherean extra-judicial confession issurrounded by suspiciouscircumstances, its credibility becomesdoubtful and