Unveiling The Role Of Circumstantial Evidence In Criminal Cases: Critical Analysis Of Indian Judicial System

Shivam Gill, Amity Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Amity University, Noida

Tisha Chauhan, Amity Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Amity University, Noida

ABSTRACT

In several instances, the investigation and prosecution of cruelty against women depend on circumstantial evidence, which makes it a persistent and worrisome issue worldwide. This abstract investigates the complex connection between the use of circumstantial evidence and the commission of crimes against women. This study explains how circumstantial evidence is an essential tool for deciphering intricate situations of gender-based violence, offering insights into the mechanics of these acts, and advancing the pursuit of justice. It does this by offering a thorough examination of academic literature and legal precedents. Additionally, it looks at the difficulties and restrictions linked to the use of circumstantial evidence in cases involving violence against women, such as biases, interpretation problems, and credibility issues. This abstract, which draws on interdisciplinary viewpoints from the fields of law, psychology, and sociology, emphasizes the significance of contextual knowledge and meticulous analysis when assessing circumstantial evidence in situations of abuse against women. In the conclusion, our research advances the conversation about gender-based violence by illuminating the complex role that circumstantial evidence plays in addressing and reversing injustices that women encounter in a variety of sociocultural contexts. Custodial fatalities, which are frequently clouded by secrecy and accusations of wrongdoing, pose a serious threat to the criminal justice system. This abstract explores the critical function that circumstantial evidence plays in illuminating the conditions that surround such terrible situations. that happen while someone is in the care of law enforcement, including concerns about responsibility, openness, and the defense of human rights. This abstract further highlights the necessity for thorough inspection and impartial oversight by examining the various biases and difficulties related to the interpretation of circumstantial evidence in situations of custodial deaths. This research emphasizes the significance of using a strong evidentiary framework and procedural safeguards to enable complete and unbiased inquiries into custodial deaths. It does this by drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from law, forensic science, and human rights advocacy. This abstract adds to the current conversation on police accountability, civil liberties, and the pursuit of justice in democracies by analyzing the significance of circumstantial evidence in these situations critically.