In Brief
The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's conviction of accused persons and upheld the trial court's acquittal in a case involving assault and murder allegations. While eyewitnesses testified about injuries inflicted on the deceased, the Court found critical inconsistencies in their testimony—including failure to name key accused in the initial FIR, contradictions between medical and eyewitness evidence, serious investigative lapses, and unexplained injuries on the accused. The Court held that guilt must be proved beyond reasonable doubt and these cumulative defects entitled the accused to the benefit of doubt, making acquittal the appropriate outcome."
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