SHORT ANSWER:
Indian courts evaluate evidence based on the principles of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
DETAILS:
- Courts assess the credibility of witnesses and the reliability of documents presented.
- They consider circumstantial evidence and the context of the case.
- The burden of proof lies on the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If found guilty of corruption, public officials may face imprisonment, fines, or both under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
SOURCE:
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872; Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
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