State of Himachal Pradesh v. Anchla @ Chanchla
2026 INSC 10742 October 202610 min read
Supreme Court Affirms Acquittal in Double Murder Case, Holds Circumstantial Evidence Chain Incomplete
The Supreme Court dismissed the State’s appeal against acquittal, holding that the prosecution failed to prove a complete chain of circumstances pointing solely to the guilt of the accused in a double murder case.
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- Case Name
- State of Himachal Pradesh v. Anchla @ Chanchla
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 1074
- Bench
- Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Vijay Bishnoi
- Date of Judgment
- October 1, 2026
- Area of Law
- Criminal Law — Circumstantial Evidence — Murder — Appeal Against Acquittal — Sections 302 IPC
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