Anjani Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh 2026 INSC 3 - IPC - Murder Case -Acquittal
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Indian Penal Code 1860 - Murder Case - The Supreme Court set aside appellant conviction, extending benefit of doubt due to unreliable sole eyewitness testimony and inconsistencies in forensic and witness evidence. With other eyewitnesses turning hostile and lighting conditions disputed, the Court held the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
Case Info
- Case name: Anjani Singh v. The State of Uttar Pradesh.
- Neutral citation: 2026 INSC 3.
- Coram: Manoj Misra, J. and Joymalya Bagchi, J.
- Judgment date: January 5, 2026.
- Caselaws and citations: The judgment text provided does not cite other case law by name; it relies on assessment of evidence and benefit of doubt without quoting precedents.
- Statutes/laws referred: Indian Penal Code, 1860 — Sections 302, 302/34, 307, 307/34, and 504; Arms Act, 1959 (Section 25 mentioned regarding PW‑1’s antecedent); Goondas Act/Gangsters Act referenced in relation to PW‑1’s background (not as charges in this case).
