Material contradictions, omissions and improvements in the statement of witness recorded under Section 161 Cr.P.C. as well as deposition before the Court; there was a prior enmity and no other independent witness has supported the case of the prosecution.
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Held:
Accused are entitled to be given the benefit of doubt. [Para No.15]
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Held:
Accused are entitled to be given the benefit of doubt. [Para No.15]
Supreme Court of India
Parvat Singh
Vs.
The State Of Madhya Pradesh
Decided on 02/03/2020