CHANDRA PRAKASH vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court addressed the criminal appeals arising from a bomb blast incident on Republic Day, where the accused were charged under multiple provisions including Section 120-B, Section 307, and Section 427 IPC, as well as the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984, and the Explosive Substances Act, 1908. The Court emphasized the necessity of establishing a clear connection between the accused and the alleged conspiracy, holding that mere suspicion is insufficient for conviction. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision to convict the accused based on the evidence presented.