AYODHYA SINGH vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of Respondent Nos. 2 and 3, who were initially convicted under Section 302 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The Court found that the High Court's conclusion was reasonable, as the evidence of the sole eye-witness was deemed unreliable and the prosecution failed to establish a clear motive. The Court reiterated that if two reasonable views are possible, the appellate court should not disturb the acquittal unless findings are perverse or based on no evidence.