LAHU LAXMAN PABALE vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court restored the trial Court's acquittal of the accused under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC, finding that the trial Court's judgment was based on a wholesome appreciation of evidence and not perverse. The Court held that the High Court erred in interfering with the acquittal, leading to the conclusion that the acquittal should be upheld. Consequently, the appeals by the convicted parties were allowed, and they were discharged from bail obligations.