Supreme Court of India · 1996-08-20
CHHOTU AND ANOTHER vs STATE OF HARYANA
- Citation / case number
- SC 1987/71152
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- CHHOTU AND ANOTHER
- Respondent
- STATE OF HARYANA
- Author
- KURDUKAR S.P.
- Bench
- KURDUKAR S.P.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 307 read with Section 34 IPC for attempting to murder Rahu Ram. The Court found sufficient evidence, including eyewitness accounts, to establish the intent and actions of the accused, who confronted the victim with firearms. The sentence of three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine was affirmed, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense and the need for deterrence.