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The trial Judge on appraisal of evidence came to a conclusion that the prosecution has failed to prove its case beyond a shadow of reasonable doubt. Accordingly, benefit of acquittal was given to the respondents. Hence, this application.

Dead body of Monu was recovered on 25.8.2009. Postmortem on the dead body was conducted by Dr.Jitender Kumar Jakhar (PW5). He opined as under:-

"All clothes were soiled with sand. Body was also soiled with sand. Both hands were tied by means of metallic wire. Scalp hair of size 5 to 7 cms long easily plucked with slight traction. Scalp missing over the left side of frontal region, parietal and temporal region. Left side external pinna was missing. Eye balls softened and putrefied. Mouth was partially open anterior row of teeth were visible. Moustaches and beard were peeled off, Facial features were distorted but identifiable. Chest was compressed. Abdomen was distended. Body and axillary hair peeled off. Public hair of size 3 to 4cms black in colour and curly. Scrotem and penis were shriveled. Epidermis peeled off all over the body. Hands and feet were degloved."