RAMESH CHAND vs STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

The Supreme Court held that the conviction under Section 302 IPC was not sustainable based on circumstantial evidence, as the prosecution failed to establish a clear link between the appellant and the murder. The Court noted discrepancies in witness testimonies and emphasized that mere possession of a blood-stained knife and an attempt to escape were insufficient to uphold the conviction. The appeal was allowed, and the conviction was overturned due to lack of credible evidence supporting the prosecution's case.