Kalyan & Ors vs State Of U.P

The Supreme Court, while hearing an appeal under Section 2(A) of the Supreme Court Enlargement of Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction Act, 1971, overturned the High Court's conviction of the appellants under Sections 302, 307, 147, 148 read with Sections 149 and 120B IPC. The Court held that the prosecution failed to establish the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt, citing contradictions in witness testimonies and lack of reliable evidence connecting the appellants to the crime. Consequently, the Court acquitted the appellants, emphasizing the principle that in criminal law, the benefit of doubt must be given to the accused.