MANGU vs DHARMENDRA

The Supreme Court held that the acquittal of the accused under Section 302 IPC and Section 25 of the Arms Act by the High Court was erroneous, as the prosecution had established the guilt beyond reasonable doubt through eyewitness testimony and recovery of the murder weapon. The Court emphasized the importance of the motive and the non-explanation of facts by the accused under Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision, reinstating the life imprisonment sentence imposed by the Trial Court.