ALOKE NATH DUTTA vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of conspiracy to commit murder under Section conspiracy to commit murder under Section 302 IPC, holding that the prosecution must establish a clear motive and participation in the conspiracy. The Court found that the evidence presented did not sufficiently prove the involvement of the accused in the murder of Biswanath Dutta, leading to the acquittal of the appellants. The judgment emphasized the necessity of corroborative evidence in conspiracy cases, particularly when the charges are grave and involve serious penalties.