Conviction Cannot Be Based Solely On Recovery Of Murder Weapon; Corroborative Evidence Needed To Establish Guilt: Jharkhand High Court

In a recent landmark decision, the High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi has acquitted the appellant, Mukesh Kujur, who was earlier convicted under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the alleged murder of his brother. The judgment, delivered by Justices Ananda Sen and Subhash Chand, highlighted several critical inconsistencies in the prosecution's case and underscored the importance of concrete evidence in securing a conviction. Case Details Case…