SANWAT SINGH & OTHERS vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court clarified the principles governing appeals against acquittal under Article 136 of the Constitution of India. It held that an appellate court has the full power to review evidence and must provide 'substantial and compelling reasons' for overturning an acquittal. The Court emphasized that the terms 'good and sufficiently cogent reasons' and 'strong reasons' do not limit the appellate court's authority to reassess evidence and reach its own conclusions. The appeal was allowed in part, leading to the conviction of some accused under Sections 304 and 148 of the IPC.