State of Punjab Vs. Bittu & Anr. ETC, ETC.
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Head Note
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 302 , Section 364 , Section 201 , Section 120-B
Testimonies of PW-5 and PW-7 held to be highly doubtful and do not inspire confidence - Though the motive has been well established by the testimony of PW-7, but it alone cannot be sufficient to convict the accused as it is not substantive evidence and is merely corroborative in nature - Even the medical evidence fails to support the prosecution version - Thus, the conviction of the accused cannot be sustained - No grounds to interfere with the judgment passed by the High Court.
Topic(s)-Murder - Appreciation of Evidence - Acquittal