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Theory of innocence

In a case involving capital punishment the court should not lightly take the plea of innocence of the accused persons. Any reasonable theory of innocence of the accused must be carefully considered in such a case involving capital punishment. If there is any iota of doubt as to the guilt of the accused, the Court cannot convict him and award him a death sentence. The State Vs. Manjur, 15BLD(HCD)193