HARBANS LAL vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court examined the conviction of Harbans Lal under Section 302/34 IPC for the murder of his wife, Punni Devi. The Court found that the evidence presented by the prosecution, particularly from witnesses PW-11 and PW-12, was unreliable and did not inspire confidence. The Court held that the prosecution failed to establish the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the conclusion that the conviction was unsustainable and thus overturned.