Section 106 Evidence Act, Accused Can't Be Asked To Discharge Burden Of Proof When Prima Facie Case Wasn't Established By Prosecution: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India overturned the conviction of Manharan Rajwade, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment for the alleged murder of his wife, Geeta. The judgment, delivered on July 25, 2024, by Justices Abhay S. Oka, Prashant Kumar Mishra, and Augustine George Masih, highlights crucial issues concerning the application of Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and the theory of "last seen…
