August 30, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT REITERATES REQUIREMENT FOR PROOF BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT IN CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE CASE

The Supreme Court, in a powerful judgment in the case of Putai v. State of Uttar Pradesh [Criminal Appeal Nos. 36-37 of 2019 with 154 of 2025], rigorously examined the evidentiary standards required in criminal trials, particularly…

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July 12, 2025 In Advovacy, Blog

SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT MERE PRESENCE OF VICTIM’S BLOOD GROUP ON THE WEAPON IS NOT A SUFFICIENT GROUND TO CONVICT THE ACCUSED

Introduction: Criminal jurisprudence requires that the guilt of the accused be established beyond reasonable doubt, especially in cases where the conviction is solely based upon circumstantial evidence.  The Supreme Court in the case of State…

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