As per case facts, Shadi Ram was fatally assaulted by the accused due to a dispute related to his testimony in a previous case, leading to his death. The accused ... were convicted for murder, and this appeal challenges that conviction. The question arose whether the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt, especially given the unexplained injuries on the accused, the significant delay in FIR registration, and material contradictions in witness statements. Finally, the High Court found the prosecution story untrustworthy. It highlighted unexplained grievous injuries on the accused, an eight-hour delay in FIR, inconsistent witness accounts on weapons and the occurrence site, and the absence of a crucial eye-witness. Concluding that suspicion, however strong, is insufficient, the conviction and sentence were set aside, and the appellants were acquitted of all charges.