The Supreme Court of India, in a bench comprising Justice …
The Supreme Court of India, in a bench comprising Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, cautioned against the misapplication of the legal standard "proof beyond reasonable doubt". The Court observed that: Minor contradictions or trivial inconsistencies in evidence should not automatically be treated as creating “reasonable doubt.” If actual culprits are acquitted due to misinterpretation of this principle, it amounts to a “blot on the justice system.” The focus must remain on ensuring justice by correctly assessing the overall reliability of evidence, instead of magnifying small discrepancies. IMPORTANT POINT: The judgment emphasizes that the standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt should be applied with care so that genuine offenders are not wrongfully acquitted on mere technicalities.
- Sept. 4, 2025
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