Presumption of Innocence Until Guilt is Proven is More Than a Legal Doctrine, It is a Fundamental Human Right: Kerala High Court

In a significant ruling under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India, the Kerala High Court reiterated that the presumption of innocence is a fundamental right for every accused. The Court ruled that, despite statutory exceptions, the burden of proving guilt always rests on the prosecution, unless explicitly shifted by law. In this case, the Court overturned a life imprisonment conviction after finding that the prosecution had failed…