JAINAL HAQUE vs STATE OF ASSAM — Crl.A. No. 1283/2013

Summary: Jainal Haque v. State of Assam (Crl.A. No. 1283/2013) Outcome: The Supreme Court allowed Jainal Haque's appeal on August 26, 2013, set aside his conviction and sentence by the trial court (affirmed by the High Court), and acquitted him of all charges under IPC Sections 458, 506, and 376. Key Reason: The Court held that convicting the appellant solely on the victim's Section 164 statement was improper, particularly since both the victim and informant (victim's mother) did not support the prosecution's case at trial—the mother even claimed the FIR was registered forcibly. Finding the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, the Court gave the appellant the benefit of doubt and ordered his acquittal. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.