Findings Of Fact Not Conjecture, Evidence Act Governs Civil Cases As Much As It Does Criminal Trials: J&K High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has reiterated a fundamental principle of adjudication, emphasizing that the findings of fact in both civil and criminal cases must be based on credible and admissible evidence, and not merely on conjectures, surmises, or assumptions. The court stressed that judicial decisions must be rooted in factual evidence that has been properly presented and proven during the proceedings. This pronouncement serves as a reminder to all adjudicating authorities of the critical importance of a fact-based approach in dispensing justice and ensuring that legal outcomes are grounded in reality rather than speculation.