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    Question

    Mark the incorrect statement: The following

    essential ingredients need to prove the guilt of an accused by circumstantial evidence______.
    A The circumstances from which the conclusion is drawn should be fully proved Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The circumstances should be conclusive in nature Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C All the facts so established should be consistent only with the hypothesis of guilt and inconsistent with innocence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All are correct laid down in Sharad Birdichand Sharda vs State of Maharashtra . Sharad Birdhichand Sharda v. State of Maharashtra case becomes the Landmark Judgement of Evidence Law which always helps in the interpretation of Circumstantial Evidence, Hearsay Evidence, Dying Declaration and Relevancy of the Evidences. SC introduced one Panchsheel Test for the Relevancy of the Evidences which will be applied in such type of cases where Direct Evidences are not available.

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