https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=457523 Conviction based on circumstantial evidence cannot stand unless the proved circumstances form a complete and unbroken chain pointing only to guilt. The prosecution's alleged recoveries, witness evidence, and forensic linkage were found insufficient because independent witnesses did not support the case, material witnesses were not properly examined, and supporting scientific and case diary materials were deficient. Criminal conspiracy likewise requires proof of a prior agreement and meeting of minds, which was not established. Defects in arrest, recovery, and the investigation under Chapter XII of the CrPC further weakened the prosecution version. The conviction and allied charges were set aside, and the conspiracy charge failed. en-us Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:19:20 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=457523 Conviction based on circumstantial evidence cannot stand unless the proved circumstances form a complete and unbroken chain pointing only to guilt. The prosecution's alleged recoveries, witness evidence, and forensic linkage were found insufficient because independent witnesses did not support the case, material witnesses were not properly examined, and supporting scientific and case diary materials were deficient. Criminal conspiracy likewise requires proof of a prior agreement and meeting of minds, which was not established. Defects in arrest, recovery, and the investigation under Chapter XII of the CrPC further weakened the prosecution version. The conviction and allied charges were set aside, and the conspiracy charge failed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=457523