BALAKA SINGH & ORS. vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court held that the prosecution failed to prove the case against the five appellants under Section 302 IPC beyond reasonable doubt. The High Court's finding that names of four acquitted accused were added to the inquest report to aid the prosecution undermined the entire prosecution case. The Court emphasized that the deliberate omission of names raises serious doubts about the authenticity of the FIR and the complicity of the accused, leading to the acquittal of the appellants.