Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 302–Conviction–Sustainability–Circumstantial evidence–PW 9 claimed himself to be the eye witness, however, various contradictions and improvements were found in his testimony–His statements were recorded after five days–Blood group of blood found on the clothes of
deceased and accused could not be determined–Samples of shoes of accused were not taken in presence of Magistrate–Further, three foot moulds lifted from the place of occurrence were belonging to different three persons–Held, the chain of circumstances is not complete–Appellant is entitled to get the benefit of the doubt.


