Indian Penal Code, 1860
Sections 147, 148, 302 read with Section 149, 452, 504 & 506—Murder with common object—Conviction—Inquest report does not record FIR details as proved by prosecution—Prosecution concealed the report mentioned in the inquest—Site plan needs some elaboration—Statements of prosecution witnesses not reliable—No independent witness to recovery of country made pistol along with cartridge case—Investigation of case under Section 25 of Arms Act found to be irregular and unfair—Failure of prosecution to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt—Appellants are entitled to the benefit of doubt—Conviction set aside.
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