SAKHARAM vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

The Supreme Court held that the absence of motive in a murder case is significant when the evidence is circumstantial, as established under Section 302 IPC. The Court found that the prosecution failed to prove the appellant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, emphasizing that the appellant's reaction after the incident suggested a lack of intent. The Court allowed the appeal, overturning the conviction and sentence imposed by the trial court and upheld by the High Court.