Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 302/34 & 394/34–Conviction–Sustainability–Nothing was stated by the witnesssess of last seen–Bloodstains on ornaments were not mentioned in the recovery memo, however, they were sent to FSL and blood of A group was found on them which casts the serious doubt on recovery–Recovered axe was not sent for chemical examination–No identification test was conducted in regard to ornaments–Further, there was a gross delay in recovery of ornaments–Held, the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt–Appellants are entitled to be acquitted.
