SHARAD BIRDHI CHAND SARDA vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court held that in cases of circumstantial evidence, the prosecution must prove every link in the chain of evidence beyond reasonable doubt, as per Sections 101-104 of the Evidence Act. The Court emphasized that a conviction cannot be based on mere moral conviction and that the benefit of doubt must favor the accused. The Court also reiterated that any infirmity in the prosecution's case cannot be remedied by the accused's false defense. The appeal was allowed, and the conviction under Section 302 IPC was set aside due to insufficient evidence.