STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs THAKUR SINGH

The Supreme Court held that Section 106 of the Evidence Act, 1872 applies in this case, establishing that the burden of proof shifts to the accused when the prosecution establishes a prima facie case. The Court found that Thakur Singh was guilty of murdering his wife, Dhapu Kunwar, as the circumstances indicated his exclusive access to the crime scene and the absence of any plausible explanation from him. The High Court's acquittal was deemed perverse, and the Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 302 IPC, sentencing Thakur Singh to life imprisonment.