presumption

acquittal
Acquittal

Acquittal: Though circumstantial evidence casts doubt on the homicide committed by the accused but the same is inconclusive without any corroborative evidence and based on mere last seen together

public servants
Acquittal

Since stamp vendors are getting remunerations from the government they are construed as Public Servants

suicide
Acquittal

Court cannot presume suicide under section 113A IEA without proof of evidence of aiding or instigating

appeal against acquittal
Acquittal

Appeal against acquittal: In appeal against acquittal presumption of innocence is fortified and appellate Court not to take contrary view if trial court’s view is plausible

bribe and presumption
3 judge bench

PC Act: Sections 7, 13(1)(d)(i) and (ii): Presumption can also be drawn for smaller bribe amounts further accused has not proved that rs.2000 bribe amount was a legal fee or repayment of loan

dowry death
Acquittal

Dowry death: Demand is for celebrating birth of male child and not for marriage further difference between admissibility and acceptability/reliability is explained

Corruption Laws

Prosecution has to establish the existence of demand as well as acceptance by the public servant to prove sections 7 & 13(1)(d) of P.C Act

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