In this case, the Supreme Court overturned the High Court’s conviction under Section 302 IPC for murder, reinstating the Trial Court’s acquittal.

Central to the judgment was the assessment of eyewitness reliability, contradictory testimonies, and the evidentiary value of weapon recovery under Sections 25, 26, and 27 of the Evidence Act.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Identification of accused must be beyond doubt.

✅ Chance witnesses require cautious scrutiny.

✅ Confession admissibility under Evidence Act Sections 25-27 is limited.

✅ The High Court’s interference without perversity was erroneous.

Statutes:

✅ Indian Penal Code, 1860: Section 302, 34

✅ Indian Evidence Act, 1872: Sections 25, 26, 27

✅ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: Relevant procedural provisions

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