Wahid vs State Govt. Of NCT Of Delhi 2025 INSC 145 - Criminal Trial - Robbery

Criminal Trial - Robbery - In cases where the FIR is lodged against unknown persons, and the persons made accused are not known to the witnesses, material collected during investigation plays an important role to determine whether there is a credible case against the accused. In such type of cases, the courts have to meticulously examine the evidence regarding (a) how the investigating agency derived clue about the involvement of the accused in the crime; (b) the manner in which the accused was arrested; and (c) the manner in which the accused was identified. Apart from above, discovery/ recovery of any looted article on the disclosure made by, or at the instance of, the accused, or from his possession, assumes importance to lend credence to the prosecution case.

Summary: SC allows appeal filed by accused - sets aside Concurrent conviction in robbery case.