Supreme Court of India · 1996-07-11
BHAGIRATH & ORS. vs THE STATE OF HARYANA
- Citation / case number
- SC 1989/72550
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BHAGIRATH & ORS.
- Respondent
- THE 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, Section 27 of the Arms Act, and Section 6(1) of the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1985 (TADA). The Court found that the prosecution established a clear case of attempted murder and unlawful possession of firearms, as the appellants were armed and had fired upon the victims. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision and the sentences imposed.