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Can an accused be convicted when the circumstantial evidence chain is incomplete?
Santosh Gurung vs State of Sikkim
The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of rape and murder charges because the chain of circumstantial evidence was broken and the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Can you appeal if a higher court reverses your acquittal and convicts you?
Vishnu Kumar Gupta vs State of Madhya Pradesh
If a Sessions Court reverses your acquittal and convicts you for the first time, you cannot file a regular appeal in the High Court; your only option is to file a revision petition.
The Supreme Court ruled that a regular appeal cannot be filed against a first-time conviction by an appellate court, and only a revision petition is maintainable.
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