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Dharam Das Wadhwani vs State Of Uttar Pradesh on 14 March, 1974
90.This appeal reminds us of Justice V.R.Krishna
Iyer's observations in Dharm Das Wadhwani Vs. State of U.P,
(1974)4 SCC 267. “The rule of benefit of reasonable doubt
does not imply a frail willow bending to everywhiff of
hesitancy. Judges are made of sterner stuff and must take a
practical view of legitimate inferences flowing from evidence,
circumstantial or direct.” The role of courts in such
circumstances assumes greater importance and it is expected
of the courts to deal with like one on hand, cases in a more
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realistic manner and not allow the criminals to go scot-free on
account of procedural technicalities, perfunctory investigation
or insignificant lacunas in the evidence as otherwise serious
crimes would go unpunished. The courts are expected to be
sensitive in cases involving crime against women.”