Man Convicted to Death by Trial Court For Murdering Wife and Minors, Acquitted By Supreme Court

In a significant case, an accused, convicted by Trial Court for mudering his wife and four minor girl children, acquitted by Supreme Court from charges.

The Apex Court made detailed observations regarding "circumstantial evidence".

Citing Jurist Jeremy Bentham, it was observed that there are always at  least two facts to  be
 considered:
a) The Factum   probandum,  or   say,   the principal  fact (the fact the existence of which is supposed or proposed to be proved; &

b) The Factum   probans or   the   evidentiary   fact (the   fact   from   the
existence of which that of the factum probandumis inferred).

CASE:

Ramanand @ Nandlal Bharti …Appellant  Versus State of Uttar Pradesh …Respondent

CRIMINAL APPEAL NOS. 64­65 OF 2022