What Is The Difference Between Proof And Evidence?

Introduction: Proof and Evidence are two identical or similar words that are used in our regular vocabulary. However there is a fine thread between the two that distinguishes them from each other. Evidence refers to certain facts or material that …

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What Are The 3 Tools of Criminal Investigation?

WHAT IS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION? The criminal investigation is a science that seeks to collect evidence from a crime scene with the purpose to reach out to the criminal.  Indian legal system and judiciary stand is very specific and clear when …

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What Does Lack of Evidence Mean?

INTRODUCTION Evidence in general means some sort of proof to show that a party is guilty or not guilty as the circumstance may be. In law, evidences are governed under a special separate Act altogether with the name of “The …

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How Is Evidence Used In A Criminal Trial?

Introduction According to Section 3 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 evidence refers to and includes oral and documentary evidence. Here, oral evidence refers to all the statements that the court allows the witness to make before it, and such …

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What Evidence Should Be Collected First at A Crime Scene?

Introduction A wrongdoing scene is any area that might be related to a carried out crime.[1] Crime scenes contain physical proof that is appropriate to a criminal examination. This proof is gathered by wrongdoing scene examiners (CSIs) and law requirements. …

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Collection of Footprints at a Crime Scene

A crime scene is a goldmine for collecting evidences which can be very helpful in identifying the suspect. One of such evidences is footprints which are often found in crime scenes and marked as a vital evidence. To quote Paul …

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What Is Considered Real Evidence In India?

INTRODUCTION Meaning of evidence- “Evidence” is a word derived from the Latin word “evidera”, which means to discover or to prove or to ascertain.[1] Section 3 of the Indian Evidence Act defines “evidence” as follow: “Evidence means and includes- All …

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