KANSA BEHERA vs STATE OF ORISSA

The Supreme Court held that the conviction under Section 302 IPC based solely on circumstantial evidence was not valid. The circumstances, including the appellant being seen with the deceased and the recovery of blood-stained clothing, were insufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court emphasized that each circumstance must be proven beyond doubt and collectively lead to a singular inference of guilt, which was not achieved in this case, resulting in the acquittal of the appellant.