Vaibhav v. The State of Maharashtra

In a case built on circumstantial evidence, the Supreme Court acquitted the appellant of murder and illegal firearm use, emphasizing the prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, while upholding the conviction for evidence tampering.


Case Details

  • Case Name: Vaibhav v. The State of Maharashtra
  • Citation: 2025 INSC 800. (Supreme Court of India)
  • Decision Date: 04-06-2025
  • List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; Arms Act, 1959; Indian Evidence Act, 1872; General Principles of Law

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