ANIL KUMAR vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's decision convicting the accused under Sections 302 and 34 IPC, emphasizing that the prosecution failed to establish the guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court noted that the trial court's acquittal was based on the lack of credible evidence and inconsistencies in witness testimonies. The Court held that the accused acted in self-defense, as they were attacked first, thus upholding the principle that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.