Non-Recovery Of Weapons Not Fatal To Prosecution If There’s Direct Evidence: Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction

The Supreme Court upheld a murder conviction despite non-recovery of the weapon, holding that strong direct or circumstantial evidence can independently prove guilt. The Court clarified that weapon recovery is not a sine qua non for conviction if the prosecution produces credible eyewitness or forensic evidence establishing the accused’s role. This ruling reinforces that justice should not fail merely because of procedural deficiencies in recovery when substantive proof of crime exists.