This Supreme Court judgement clarifies that a post-mortem report alone is not sufficient substantive evidence to exonerate an accused from murder charges. The court found that the trial court and High Court erred by acquitting the accused of murder solely based on the post-mortem report indicating 'cardio-respiratory failure' without considering oral evidence. The judgement highlights the importance of witness testimony and expert evidence to establish the link between an attack and the cause of death. This document is useful for legal professionals and students seeking to understand evidence law in murder trials.
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