FIRST LAW

The Indian Penal Code, 1860 - Sections 450 and 302 - The Evidence Act, 1872 - Section 118 - Who may Testify - Testimony of Minor Witnesses - Faulty Investigation.

Criminal Trial - Accused cannot be expected to relinquish his innocence at the hands of an inefficacious prosecution, which is ridden with investigative deficiencies - Benefit of doubt arising out of such inefficient investigation, must be bestowed upon the accused.