Ramuthai vs State, Rep. By Inspector Of Police & Anr

The Supreme Court acquitted the appellant Ramuthai, who was convicted under Section 302 read with Section 109 IPC for abetting murder. The Court found the evidence of the prosecution, primarily based on the testimonies of P.Ws. 1 and 3, to be unreliable due to doubts regarding their credibility and the animosity of the Investigating Officer towards the accused. The Court emphasized that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the conclusion that the conviction was unacceptable and thus set aside.