Jiten Besra vs State Of West Bengal

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Jiten Besra under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his father-in-law and mother-in-law, affirming the Trial Court's reliance on circumstantial evidence including the accused's presence in the village, strained familial relationships, and blood-stained clothing. The Court emphasized that circumstantial evidence must lead to a conclusion of guilt beyond reasonable doubt, and found that the prosecution failed to establish this standard. Consequently, the Court acquitted the accused, overturning the lower courts' decisions.