https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=457523 The SC reversed the HC's conviction in a murder case based solely on circumstantial evidence. The appellant was charged under Section 302 read with Section 120B IPC for criminal conspiracy. The Court held that merely concealing incriminating evidence without proof of common intention or meeting of minds cannot establish criminal conspiracy. With all co-accused acquitted, the fundamental requirement of conspiracy was not met. The investigation was found defective with numerous infirmities. The HC failed to properly appreciate witness testimonies and perfunctorily held the prosecution's case established. The appellant was directed to be released forthwith. en-us Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:19:20 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=457523 The SC reversed the HC's conviction in a murder case based solely on circumstantial evidence. The appellant was charged under Section 302 read with Section 120B IPC for criminal conspiracy. The Court held that merely concealing incriminating evidence without proof of common intention or meeting of minds cannot establish criminal conspiracy. With all co-accused acquitted, the fundamental requirement of conspiracy was not met. The investigation was found defective with numerous infirmities. The HC failed to properly appreciate witness testimonies and perfunctorily held the prosecution's case established. The appellant was directed to be released forthwith. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=457523