Absence Of Motive No Ground For Acquittal When There Exists Strong Circumstantial Evidence : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that the absence of motive is not a sufficient ground for acquittal when there exists strong circumstantial evidence linking the accused to the crime. The court reiterated the principle that while motive can be relevant, its absence does not negate guilt if the chain of circumstantial evidence is compelling and points unerringly towards the accused's involvement in the offense.