Co-Accused Acquitted in Karnataka Murder Case, Weak Circumstantial Evidence Noted: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment on 27 April 2026 in the case of Anand Jakkappa Pujari @ Gaddadar versus State of Karnataka and connected matter. The Court examined a murder case based entirely on circumstantial evidence and emphasized the strict legal standards required to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice K. V. Viswanathan granted relief to the co-accused. Background…
