Innocent cannot be punished, Supreme Court acquitted the accused of murder of step daughter, ballads were read in praise of Amicus Curiae

News India Live, Digital Desk: From the temple of justice has come a judgment that not only explains the nuances of the law but also shows how the hard work of a lawyer can save the life of an innocent person. The Supreme Court has acquitted a man accused of murdering his step-daughter of all charges. The court held that no one can be held guilty on the basis of circumstantial evidence unless the crime is completely proven.

What was the whole matter?

This case was related to the allegation of a man brutally murdering his own step-daughter. The lower court and the High Court had found the accused guilty on the basis of evidence and witnesses. The accused was behind the bars for the last several years. When the matter reached the Supreme Court, the court deeply considered whether the links were really connected?

Important comment of Supreme Court

Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K.V. Vishwanathan’s bench found during the hearing that there were many flaws in the theory of the prosecution. The Court clarified:

No one can be considered a murderer merely on the basis of being a ‘stepfather’.

‘Last Seen’ Theory: The court said that merely because the accused and the victim were last seen together, it is not a sufficient basis for awarding punishment.

If there is a ‘gap’ in the chain of evidence, the accused should always benefit from it.

The lawyer was highly appreciated

The most important thing in this case was that the court Amicus Curiae Praise for. The Supreme Court openly praised the research and arguments of the lawyer representing the accused. The bench said that the way the lawyer scrutinized the records and highlighted the legal shortcomings is praiseworthy. It was only because of his efforts that an innocent person could get justice.