PARVEEN vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 25 of the Indian Arms Act for illegal possession of a firearm, while acquitting him of charges under Section 5 of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987. The Court found that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts and forensic analysis, sufficiently established the appellant's guilt regarding the arms charge. The Court emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence in criminal trials, affirming the lower court's decision.