In Brief
The appellants were convicted of murder (Section 302 IPC), attempted murder (Section 307 IPC), and related offences by the Fast Track Court and the conviction was upheld by the High Court. The Supreme Court reversed the convictions and acquitted all appellants. The Court found material contradictions in witness testimonies regarding who delivered the fatal blow to the deceased, with the first informant naming one accused while injured witnesses named different accused. The prosecution relied entirely on related witnesses without independent corroboration. The Court held that such material discrepancies are fatal to the prosecution case and prevent proof beyond reasonable doubt, warranting acquittal despite medical evidence confirming injuries were caused."
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