Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 302 & 120-B–Acquittal from the offence–Death by burning–When the deceased was taken to hospital, she was not in the position to give any statement–Entire family of complainant party was present at the time of death ceremony–FIR was lodged after the inordinate delay of 35 days–No sufficient explanation–Series of contradictions at each and every stage of the proceeding which casts a shadow of doubt on the prosecution story–Held, no error or perversity is found in the impugned order of acquittal.
