Non-Explanation of Injuries to Accused Strengthens Self-Defence Claim, Casts Doubt on Prosecution Case: Allahabad High Court

In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has acquitted two men, Lakhan and Deshraj, in a 48-year-old murder case, citing the prosecution’s failure to explain injuries sustained by the accused during the same incident. The Court emphasized that when both the accused and complainant sustain injuries in the same event, the prosecution is duty-bound to explain the injuries on the accused. If it fails to do so, the credibility…