State Of Haryana vs Rajmal & Anr

The Supreme Court examined the High Court's decision to acquit the accused under Section 8 of the Punjab Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955, which reversed the convictions from the Trial Court and Additional Sessions Judge. The Court held that the High Court's findings were justified due to lack of independent witnesses, failure to establish ownership and exclusive possession of the house by the accused, and insufficient identification of the accused during the raid. Consequently, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused persons.