In Brief
Mohan was convicted under IPC Section 120A for alleged participation in a criminal conspiracy to commit kidnapping. He challenged his conviction, arguing there was insufficient evidence that he knowingly participated in any conspiracy, particularly contending he was unaware that a SIM card he supplied would be used in the kidnapping. The Supreme Court held that conspiracy cannot be inferred from isolated facts or unconnected conduct without a reasonable link. The Court found the evidence insufficient to prove Mohan's knowledge of or agreement to the alleged conspiracy and disposed of the appeal, noting observations would not bind the High Court's subsequent consideration of the matter.
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