State Of Punjab vs Mohinder Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the acquittal of the respondents by the Punjab and Haryana High Court for offences under Sections 302, 450, 324, 148, and 149 IPC. The Court held that the High Court's judgment lacked reasoning and failed to consider the trial court's findings regarding the absence of delay in FIR lodging and the superficial nature of injuries on the accused. The Supreme Court reinstated the trial court's conviction, emphasizing the limited scope for interference in acquittals unless the judgment is perverse or contrary to evidence.