PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesSupreme Court: Accused Must Explain Source of Excess Wealth
The Supreme Court ruled that once disproportionate assets are established against a public servant, the accused must explain the source of excess wealth. Investigating agencies are not required to conduct an endless search for all possible income sources. The burden lies on the accused to provide credible evidence of lawful acquisition, as the origin of undisclosed wealth is within their special knowledge.
Hindustan Times·


