In this judgement, the Apex Court revisits the crucial principles of circumstantial evidence in criminal law.

This verdict underscores the necessity of a complete and unquestionable chain of evidence before convicting an accused under circumstantial proof.

Key Takeaways:

✅ The “five golden principles” of circumstantial evidence must be strictly adhered to.

✅ Absence of conclusive forensic evidence weakens the prosecution’s case.

✅ Burden of proof remains strictly on prosecution, not on the accused.

✅ Medical evidence ambiguities can create reasonable doubt.

✅ Motive must be clearly established beyond reasonable doubt.

Statutes:

✅ Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Sections 302, 27)

✅ Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Sections 8, 27, 106)

✅ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Section 313) #CriminalLaw #SupremeCourt #CircumstantialEvidence #EvidenceLaw