Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 302 r/w 149–Acquittal–Appreciation of–PW 3 turned hostile–Matter is hanging on the testimony of PW 4–His behaviour in leaving the place and not reporting the matter to anyone is extremely unnatural–Further, the opportunity of identification of offender for him is also
doubtful–Nothing on record as to how one child on the tractor, has after investigation been found to be PW-5 aged about 22 years–Held, the acquittal was justified.
