Chandran, v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Kerala set aside the conviction and sentence of the appellant for murder, citing insufficient evidence. The court held that the chain of circumstances was broken due to inconsistencies between the weapon recovered and the injuries sustained, and the lack of scientific evidence connecting the accused to the crime, thereby granting the benefit of doubt.
What did the court decide?
The impugned judgment of conviction and sentence under Section 302 IPC was set aside, and the appellant was acquitted and set at liberty.