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Reasonable doubt

Reasonable doubt, does not mean some light, airy, insubstantial doubt that may

Benefit of doubt, Where evidence really raises a reasonable doubt in the mind

affected by such a state of mind as we are doubtful of a fact or of the propriety of a measure

Shadow of doubt, in its practical application in circumstantial evidence, the test which

That is uncertain that distrusts or hesitates having doubts

proof beyond a reasonable doubt see burden of proof. Source: Federal Judicial Center

beyond a reasonable doubt The standard in a criminal case that must be met

SCC 57: (1980) 2 SCR 1158. A person has, no doubt, a profound right not to be convicted of an offence

Satisfied, means, free from anxiety, doubt, per-plexity, suspense or uncertainty. In order that a magistrate be