Whether the fact that prosecution case rests on circumstantial evidence can be a valid ground to release the accused on bail — Held, prosecution case rests on circumstantial evidence is not a valid ground to release the accused on bail, especially where a complete chain of circumstances has been prima facie established during investigation
Per R. Mahadevan, J.
Similarly, in Ishwarji Nagaji Mali v. State of Gujarat, this Court reiterated that the fact that the prosecution case rests on circumstantial evidence is not a valid ground to release the accused on bail, especially where a complete chain of circumstances has been prima facie established during investigation.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Appeal Nos. 3528-3534 of 2025
Decided On: 14.08.2025
State of Karnataka Vs. Darshan and Ors.
Hon’ble Judges/Coram:
J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan, JJ.
Author: R. Mahadevan, J.
Citation: 2025 KHC 6693: 2025 INSC 979, MANU/SC/1098/2025.
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