(a) In evaluating
evidence probabilities must be considered in preference to possibility.
Probability means the likelihood of anything to be true as inferred from the
knowledge, observation, and experience. When two possibilities emerge from a
given set of facts, then the one consistent with innocence should be adopted.
(b) Departmental
Officers are the best judges of the merit of the work.
(c) The charge
against a delinquent should not be deemed to be proved by weakness of defence
but it should be on the basis of positive and affirmative evidence of guilt
given by the prosecution.
(d) It is not
necessary to prove motive.
(e) Motive to be
proved in case of Bribe / Dishonesty with employers’ business or property.
(f) Evidence of
Trap witness needs corroboration.
(g) Evidence of
the confession of the accused against the co-accused needs corroboration.
(h) Inconsistency
in material points by the same witness weakens the strength
(i) Credibility of
a witness does not depend on status.
(j) Demeanour of a
witness needs due consideration.
(k) Evidence will
have to be weighed and not counted.
(l) Mere admission
of a document is no evidence. The contents will have to be proved.
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