witnesses are hearsay in nature

2022 CRI. 1. J. (NOC) 391 (H.P.)

Air Online 2022 HP 387

Ravi alias Virender v. State of Himachal Pradesh.

Cri. A. No. 139 of 2021, 

D/- 21-3-2022. 

Penal Code (45 of 1860), S.300 Evidence Act (1 of 1872). S. 3 - Murder Proof Accused allegedly committed mur- der of deceased with sharp edge weapon and fled away from spot-Dead body of deceased found lying near nalla Medical evidence revealing death of deceased homicidal in na- ture- Prosecution case mainly rested on tes- timony of prosecution witness, who had allegedly seen accused at place of incident Said witness has not supported prosecution case during trial Statement of other witnesses are hearsay in nature Testimony of prosecution witnesses not corroborated with that of other witnesses- Prosecution failed to establish guilt of accused beyond reasonable doubt Accused entitled to acquittal.