EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 5 MIN
Kannaiya vs. State of Madhya Pradesh 2025 INSC 1246
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Supreme Court revisited a chilling murder case arising from political rivalry that had persisted since 1990. With key witnesses contradicting themselves about the scene and sequence of occurrence, the Court found the prosecution’s narrative unreliable. Reaffirmed that when the very genesis and manner of the incident are doubtful, conviction cannot stand. Exercising Article 142 powers, the Court acquitted all four accused, invoking the principle of "benefit of doubt" in criminal jurisprudence.Key Takeaways:✅ Contradictory eyewitnesses weaken prosecution.✅ Genesis and manner of incident must be proved.✅ Article 142 powers ensure complete justice.Statutes:✅ Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Sections 302 & 34✅ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – Section 374(2)✅ Indian Evidence Act, 1872 – Section 27– Constitution of India – Article 142#SupremeCourt #CriminalLaw #BenefitofDoubt #Article142
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Supreme Court revisited a chilling murder case arising from political rivalry that had persisted since 1990. With key witnesses contradicting themselves about the scene and sequence of occurrence, the Court found the prosecution’s narrative unreliable. Reaffirmed that when the very genesis and manner of the incident are doubtful, conviction cannot stand. Exercising Article 142 powers, the Court acquitted all four accused, invoking the principle of "benefit of doubt" in criminal jurisprudence.Key Takeaways:✅ Contradictory eyewitnesses weaken prosecution.✅ Genesis and manner of incident must be proved.✅ Article 142 powers ensure complete justice.Statutes:✅ Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Sections 302 & 34✅ Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – Section 374(2)✅ Indian Evidence Act, 1872 – Section 27– Constitution of India – Article 142#SupremeCourt #CriminalLaw #BenefitofDoubt #Article142
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