BUDHSEN vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court examined the evidentiary value of identification parades under Section 9 of the Evidence Act, 1872, in the context of a murder case where the appellants were identified by witnesses who were strangers to them. The Court found significant flaws in the identification process, including lack of proper procedures and inconsistencies in witness testimonies. Consequently, the Court held that the conviction could not be sustained based on the unreliable identification evidence, leading to the acquittal of the appellants.