KALYAN vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court examined the appeal against the High Court's conviction of nine accused under Sections 302, 307, 147, 148, 149, and 120B of the IPC for multiple murders. The Court held that the prosecution failed to establish the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the unreliability of witness testimonies due to contradictions and biases. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's judgment and restored the trial court's acquittal of the appellants, affirming their right to benefit from reasonable doubts in criminal proceedings.