Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Murder – Proof by Circumstantial Evidence – When Permissible

Area of law: CRIMINAL LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Murder can be proved by circumstantial evidence alone—direct evidence is not always available. The absence of direct evidence does not preclude conviction. The court must ensure that the circumstantial evidence is cogent, compelling, and excludes any other rational hypothesis. The trial judge must carefully consider…

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