SHORT ANSWER:
Indian courts can convict based on circumstantial evidence if it meets certain criteria.
DETAILS:
- The circumstantial evidence must be strong enough to establish a chain of events that leads to only one conclusion.
- The evidence must be consistent and point towards the guilt of the accused without any reasonable doubt.
- The principle of "last seen" and "motive" can also be considered in such cases.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If convicted, the punishment will depend on the specific offense under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
SOURCE:
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872; Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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