Summary
- The Supreme Court has acquitted four accused in a 25-year-old murder case, emphasizing the lack of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
- The Apex Court stated that while the death was confirmed as homicidal, it did not establish the appellants' involvement due to unreliable identification evidence.
- The decision highlights the critical importance of reliable circumstantial evidence in securing convictions.
- This ruling may set a precedent for future cases where circumstantial links are weak or questionable.
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