ARUNACHALAM vs P. S. R. SADHANANTHAM

The Supreme Court addressed the scope of Article 136 of the Constitution of India, determining that a private party can invoke this jurisdiction even when the State does not appeal against an acquittal. The Court held that the High Court's acquittal of the accused was flawed due to its reliance on the credibility of witnesses and the interpretation of dying declarations. The Court reinstated the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing the importance of witness testimony in establishing guilt.