MOHAN SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court, while hearing an appeal under Section 16 of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1985, overturned the conviction of the appellant under Section 25 of the Arms Act and Section 5 of TADA. The Court found that the prosecution failed to provide reliable evidence, particularly noting the absence of independent witnesses at the scene of the alleged crime. The Court held that the conviction was based on insufficient and dubious evidence, leading to the conclusion that the appellant was wrongfully convicted.