Addha vs State Of Madhya Pradesh

The Supreme Court held that the conviction of the appellant Addha under Section 302 IPC was not sustainable as the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he caused the fatal injuries to the deceased Sher Singh. The Court noted that the evidence indicated a counter-attack scenario, where the deceased and his companions may have initiated the conflict. Consequently, the Court acquitted Addha, emphasizing the necessity of clear evidence in establishing guilt under Section 302 IPC.