Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt — Meaning and Scope

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that proof beyond reasonable doubt does not mean proof beyond any shadow of doubt; once the presumption of innocence is displaced, the court may convict despite shadows of doubt. The principle applies in criminal trials. It ensures that the standard is properly…

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