Mahendra Pratap Singh vs State Of U.P on 24 February, 2009
In the case of Mahendra Pratap Singh vs. State of Uttar Pradesh,
reported in (2009) 11 SCC 334, it has been held by the Hon'ble Apex Court that if on
appraisal of the evidence and on considering the relevant attending circumstances it is
found that two views are possible - one for acquitting the accused and the other for
convicting the accused, in such a situation, rule of prudence should guide the High
Court not to disturb the order of acquittal made by the trial Court. Unless conclusions of
trial court on the evidence on record are found to be unreasonable and perverse or
unsustainable, the High Court should not interfere with the order of acquittal.