Kilakkatha Parambath Sasi & Ors vs State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court examined the conviction under Sections 147, 148, 307, 324, and 302 read with Section 149 IPC, emphasizing the need for reliable eyewitness testimony in murder cases. The Court held that the discrepancies in the testimonies of witnesses, particularly PW-1 and PW-2, undermined the prosecution's case, leading to the conclusion that the evidence was insufficient to uphold the conviction. Consequently, the Court acquitted the accused, reinforcing the principle that the prosecution must prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.