PrincipleCRIMINAL LAW — Murder — Absence of Corpus Delicti — Conviction Sustainable Without Body
- Area of law
- CRIMINAL LAW
- Court
- Supreme Court
A murder conviction does not require the deceased's body. Strong direct evidence may suffice. The principle applies to homicide cases. The prosecution must prove death beyond reasonable doubt. The rule recognises practical difficulties. The court may rely on circumstantial evidence. The principle is well-established.
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