Total lack of evidence must lead to ‘clean acquittal’, not mere ‘benefit of doubt’: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that in cases where there is a total lack of evidence, the accused must be acquitted outright rather than being given the benefit of the doubt. The court emphasized that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution, and without sufficient evidence, there is no legal basis for conviction. This judgment reinforces the principle of "innocent until proven guilty" and the need for thorough evidence in criminal cases.