PRITAM NATH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 304 Part-II IPC, reversing the High Court's order that had overturned the trial court's acquittal. The Court emphasized that the High Court's approach was flawed as it did not adhere to the principle that an acquittal should not be disturbed unless there is a misreading of evidence. The Court noted the significant delay in lodging the FIR and the unreliability of the sole eyewitness, ultimately affirming the trial court's findings and restoring the acquittal.