Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Defence of Alibi – Cogent Prosecution Evidence Fixing Accused at Scene Defeats Alibi

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Cogent evidence of presence defeats alibi. The prosecution need not investigate the alibi if it has direct evidence. The principle applies to criminal trials. The court will accept the eyewitness evidence. The accused's alibi is demolished by positive identification. The rule balances the prosecution's duty…

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