Supreme Court of India · 1971-09-07
RAMESHWAR SINGH vs STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR
- Citation / case number
- SC 1971/60299
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAMESHWAR SINGH
- Respondent
- STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR
- Bench
- DUA, I.D.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the appellant's conviction under Section 302 IPC, emphasizing that the prosecution must establish the intent to kill beyond reasonable doubt. The Court held that the evidence presented did not sufficiently demonstrate the appellant's intent, leading to the conclusion that the conviction was unsustainable. Consequently, the Court acquitted the appellant, thereby overturning the lower court's decision.