State Of U.P vs Mangal Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's acquittal of the respondents charged under Sections 148 and 302 read with Section 149 IPC, citing significant discrepancies in eyewitness testimonies. The Court noted that the witnesses changed their accounts regarding the place and manner of the occurrence, undermining the prosecution's case. The appeal was dismissed as the High Court's findings did not warrant interference, particularly given the lack of injuries to key witnesses despite the alleged indiscriminate firing.