such observation of the High Court would not be sustainable in law. 8. Having taken note of the position settled thus we may add that when the High Court acquitted the convict(s) in the appeal filed under Section 374, Cr.P.C., in reversal of conviction, by granting the benefit of doubt after a proper appreciation of evidence interference is permissible and justifiable only if it is infected with perversity in troth, the prosecution was not successful in establishing the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In the decision in State of U.P. v. Dharmaraj and Anr.3, which involved a challenge against a judgment of acquittal in a murder case by the High Court, this Court held that when on facts the view taken by the High Court was a reasonably possible view, though not the only view that could be taken, interference with acquittal would be uncalled for. 3 (2003) 9 SCC 39 Page 5 of 21 Criminal Appeal No. 2129 of 20149. Bearing in mind the aforesaid decisions and the fact that the