The expression “reasonable grounds” means something more than ...

Understanding "Reasonable Grounds": More Than Prima Facie, Needs Substantial Probable Causes for Belief in Accused's Innocence.

January 27, 2020

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

The expression “reasonable grounds” means something more than prima facie grounds. It contemplates substantial probable causes for believing that the accused is not guilty of the alleged offence. The reasonable belief contemplated in the provision requires existence of such facts and circumstances as are sufficient in themselves to justify satisfaction that the accused is not guilty of the alleged offence

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The expression “reasonable grounds” means something more than ...

Understanding "Reasonable Grounds": More Than Prima Facie, Needs Substantial Probable Causes for Belief in Accused's Innocence.

January 27, 2020

Case Laws Indian Laws SC

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