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Evidentiary Value of Forensic Science Lab Report: SC Acquits Man in Key Case
The Supreme Court acquitted a man, ruling that a forensic match of a weapon is not a "silver bullet". With eyewitnesses turning hostile, the FSL report alone could not prove guilt, especially with a weak recovery and chain of custody gaps.
Chintan Shah
Nov 18, 20254 min read
Inference of Guilt Must Be Incompatible with Innocence – Supreme Court Acquits Appellant in Circumstantial Evidence Case
Inference of guilt must be incompatible with innocence—Supreme Court sets aside conviction in circumstantial evidence case.
Chintan Shah
Feb 25, 20254 min read
Suspicion Cannot Be a Substitute for Proof: Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Landmark Circumstantial Evidence Case
Suspicion cannot replace proof: Supreme Court acquits accused in a case relying on circumstantial evidence.
Chintan Shah
Nov 29, 20245 min read
Between ‘May Be True’ and ‘Must Be True’: Ensuring Justice Through Procedural Integrity
The Supreme Court reinforces that brutal crimes must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, ensuring justice through procedural integrity.
Chintan Shah
Nov 25, 20244 min read
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