Chaitu & Ors vs State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court held that the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt, emphasizing the importance of the presumption of innocence under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court reiterated that mere suspicion or conjecture is insufficient for conviction, and the burden of proof lies with the prosecution. The appeal was allowed, and the conviction was set aside due to lack of sufficient evidence.