In Brief
Amrika Bai was convicted for murder under the Indian Penal Code for allegedly being part of an unlawful assembly and helping to restrain the deceased to facilitate his murder. She appealed against conviction. The Supreme Court found that the prosecution witnesses gave inconsistent and unreliable testimonies about her role. The court noted that the deceased was physically strong enough to defend himself against multiple persons, making the appellant's alleged assistance implausible. The court held that due to contradictions in witness statements and an inimical relationship between the parties, the appellant's involvement in the unlawful assembly itself was doubtful, warranting acquittal and allowing the appeal."
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