State Of Karnataka vs P.Ravikumar @ Ravi

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's acquittal of respondents under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing that extra judicial confessions are inherently weak evidence and cannot solely support a conviction. The Court found that the prosecution's reliance on the testimony of PW-2 and PW-4 was insufficient, as both witnesses either resiled from their statements or provided explanations that undermined the prosecution's case. Consequently, the Court held that the evidence did not establish the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to their acquittal.