In Brief
A couple was found dead, allegedly killed by the accused over parental disapproval of their relationship. The Sessions Court convicted the appellant based on circumstantial evidence: a co-accused's extra-judicial confession and the 'last seen together' theory. The High Court confirmed the conviction but acquitted the other co-accused. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, acquitting the appellant. The Court held that the prosecution failed to prove homicidal death (the medical evidence suggested suicide), the extra-judicial confession was weak and uncorroborated, and the ten-day time-gap weakened the 'last seen' theory. Suspicion cannot substitute proof.
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