Gambhir Singh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court reaffirmed the principle that in criminal cases, the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt, especially in cases based on circumstantial evidence. The Court emphasized that all circumstances relied upon must be fully established and proven, not merely possible or probable. The judgment references the landmark case of Sharad Birdhichand Sharda to outline the essential conditions for establishing guilt through circumstantial evidence. The Court underscored the importance of a complete and convincing chain of circumstances to uphold a conviction.