In Brief
The State challenged the High Court's acquittal of the respondent who had been convicted by the trial court for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and attempted culpable homicide after he allegedly hurled a burning cow dung cake at women attending a marriage celebration, causing severe burn injuries that resulted in two deaths. The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal, finding that the High Court properly evaluated the eyewitness testimony, which contained material contradictions regarding lighting and identification, and the significant delays in lodging the FIR and recording statements. The Court held that these factors collectively demonstrated the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and found no justifiable ground to interfere with the acquittal order.
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