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