Accused's Act Of Absconding Alone Doesn't Establish His Guilt, Allahabad High Court Sets Aside Conviction In 25 Year Old Murder Case

The Allahabad High Court recently acquitted Rajveer Singh, who was convicted of murder by a trial court, citing insufficient evidence presented by the prosecution. The judgment, delivered on May 24, 2024, by Justice Ram Asare Morya, highlights the importance of the burden of proof lying with the prosecution in criminal cases. Circumstantial Evidence Requires Strong Proof The appeal argued that the prosecution relied solely on circumstantial evidence to convict Rajveer…