PAWAN KUMAR vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant and co-accused under Section 302 IPC read with Section 34 IPC, overturning the conviction and life sentence imposed by the trial court and upheld by the High Court. The Court found that the prosecution failed to establish the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt, particularly in light of the circumstantial evidence presented. Consequently, the Court directed the immediate release of the accused if not required in any other case.