Kerala High Court acquits accused in murder case due to inconsistent eyewitness testimony, unexplained delay in witness statements, and failure to collect forensic evidence.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds acquittal in rape case, emphasizing that appellate courts must not substitute their view unless trial court's finding is perverse or legally flawed.
Supreme Court acquits accused after finding fatal flaws in NDPS Act compliance: search conducted before consent, no entry endorsement, and inconsistent evidence.
Bombay High Court refuses leave to appeal in corruption case, holding that prosecution must prove direct demand and acceptance by public servant beyond reasonable doubt.
Gujarat High Court upholds acquittal in NDPS case, emphasizing that conscious possession and unbroken chain of custody are essential for conviction under Section 20(b)(ii).
Gujarat High Court affirms that appellate courts must uphold acquittals unless guilt is the only reasonable conclusion, emphasizing unbroken circumstantial evidence chains.
Chhattisgarh High Court acquits accused in murder case, holding that last seen theory alone cannot sustain conviction without corroboration and proof of exclusive possession.
Kerala High Court acquits accused in murder case, holding prosecution failed to prove circumstantial chain beyond reasonable doubt. Key precedent on motive and evidentiary gaps.
Jharkhand High Court acquits appellants in dacoity case due to inconsistent testimony, lack of Test Identification Parade, and failure to recover incriminating evidence.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds acquittal where prosecution evidence contradicts medical reports and FIR, emphasizing that appellate courts must respect plausible trial court findings.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds acquittal in homicide case, emphasizing that appellate courts must not reverse acquittals unless guilt is the only possible conclusion.
Bombay High Court acquits accused in electricity theft case, holding that prosecution must prove meter identity and technical tampering beyond reasonable doubt.