PREM THAKUR vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court held that in cases relying solely on circumstantial evidence, the circumstances must unequivocally establish the accused's guilt, as per the principles outlined in the Evidence Act. The Court found that the prosecution failed to prove the appellant's involvement in the murders of five co-workers, as the evidence presented did not conclusively link him to the crime. Consequently, the Court overturned the conviction and sentence of death imposed by the trial court and upheld by the High Court.