Supreme Court of India · 1992-03-31
MOOL CHAND vs KASHMIRI LAL .
- Citation / case number
- SC 1979/62251
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MOOL CHAND
- Respondent
- KASHMIRI LAL .
- Author
- M. FATHIMA BEEVI
- Bench
- M. FATHIMA BEEVI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the accused under Sections 120B, 302, 307, and 324 IPC, emphasizing the High Court's meticulous examination of evidence and credibility of witnesses. The Court found reasonable doubt regarding the circumstances of the victim's fatal injury, affirming that the prosecution failed to establish a clear case against the accused. Consequently, the Supreme Court held that no interference with the High Court's order was warranted.