State Of Madhya Pradesh vs Mukesh & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the conviction of the respondents under Section 143(2) of the Railway Act, 1989 for abetting the illegal sale of railway tickets. The Court held that circumstantial evidence was insufficient to establish their guilt, as the prosecution failed to prove direct involvement in the crime. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to acquit the respondents, emphasizing the necessity of direct evidence in criminal cases.