Presumption Of Innocence Under Criminal Law: A Global Doctrinal Study
- IJLLR Journal
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Aoun Ullah Khan, Aligarh Muslim University
Midhat Azam, Aligarh Muslim University
ABSTRACT
The concept of presumed innocence represents a fundamental pillar of contemporary criminal justice systems and individual rights protections. This principle guarantees that any person facing criminal charges remains considered innocent unless guilt is established with certainty beyond reasonable doubt, thereby requiring prosecutors to bear the complete responsibility for proving their case. This scholarly work offers an extensive worldwide examination of presumed innocence doctrine through analysis of its theoretical underpinnings, statutory frameworks across different legal systems, and practical doctrinal implementations. The study analyzes how this fundamental right creates equilibrium between governmental authority and personal freedoms while examining conflicts that emerge during real- world application, such as activist judicial interpretations and media impact. Through comparative jurisprudential research and deep theoretical exploration, this scholarly piece highlights the principle's essential role in fair legal proceedings and examines obstacles where human rights protections meet practical criminal law enforcement needs.
