SC Granted Acquittal Due to Contradictions in Evidence & Lack of Proof Beyond Doubt

Chatt Kunwar Sarthi Vs State of Chhattisgarh & Anr. (Supreme Court of India) The matter includes proceedings before the Supreme Court and an appeal decided by the High Court of Chhattisgarh. Before the Supreme Court, the case was listed with directions to the State to produce respondent no.2. Although it was stated that the respondent had been produced earlier, he was not present on the scheduled date despite specific directions. The Court took strong exception to this non-compliance and directed the Superintendent of Police, Korba, to appear and show cause for the failure to comply with ...