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september 1971

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.

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