The plea of alibi can succeed only if it is shown that the accused was so far away from the scene of the crime at the relevant time that he could not be present at the place where he is alleged to be present. Applying this to the facts of the case, the Court held that the plea of alibi was not established as the gap between the factory where the accused worked (he was present at the factory at 8.30 a.m.) and the place of murder which took place at 9 a.m., was so short that the accused could have easily reached there.