State Of H.P vs Raj Kumar

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's acquittal of the respondent in a murder case under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing that the conviction was based on circumstantial evidence which was inadequately substantiated. The Court noted that the trial court had erred in convicting the respondent despite critical circumstantial evidence being deemed unproven, including the extra-judicial confession and recovery of the murder weapon. The Supreme Court reinstated the conviction, affirming the trial court's findings and holding that the prosecution had established a strong circumstantial case against the accused.