Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 302, 201 & 498-A–Conviction–Allegation of the murder of wife and two daughters–Circumstantial evidence–Bodies were recovered after three days from a river–Delay of one month in lodging FIR–No explanation–Consistent story stated by appellant u/s. 313–No reason to disbelieve–Prosecution had done nothing to counter the version of the appellant–Alleged motive stated by the prosecution also cannot be believed–Held, the prosecution did not bring clinching evidence in support of last seen to shift the burden on appellant–Conviction reversed.
