Principle

CRIMINAL LAW β€” Culpable Homicide β€” Conviction on Circumstantial Evidence β€” Conditions to Be Satisfied

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes the three conditions for conviction on circumstantial evidence: circumstances cogently established, pointing to the accused's guilt, and leading to the only reasonable conclusion of guilt. The principle applies in murder trials. It ensures that circumstantial evidence is sufficient. The principle reflects the…

Read the full principle with Sanctum

Sanctum is the key to all NLC content: judgments, principles, statutes, rules and forms. Choose a plan from 1 month to 36 months.