In Brief
The accused were tried for theft, criminal trespass, and abuse under IPC Sections 379, 427, 447, 504, 506, and 149. The complainant alleged the accused unlawfully entered his field, cut wheat, and abused his family. The trial court acquitted them, finding no cogent evidence of the complainant's possession—a crucial element. The High Court reversed this acquittal. The Supreme Court held that since the trial judge had carefully analyzed the evidence and reached a reasoned conclusion without perversity, the High Court was unjustified in re-appreciating the evidence. The acquittal was restored.
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