Sanjay Kumar Sharma vs State Of Bihar

The Supreme Court examined a criminal appeal concerning the alleged murder of a couple in a fire, where the son and daughter-in-law were accused based primarily on motive linked to a property dispute. The Court emphasized that overzealous and biased investigations, driven by public perception and personal vendettas, undermine justice and risk convicting the innocent while letting the guilty go free. The investigation was found to be selective and careless, compromising the prosecution's case. The Court underscored the necessity of impartial and thorough investigations to uphold the integrity of criminal proceedings.