Supreme Court of India · 1997-11-20
MOHAN SINGH vs STATE OF U.P.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1989/72512
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MOHAN SINGH
- Respondent
- STATE OF U.P.
- Author
- G.B. PATTANAIK G.T. NANAVATI
- Bench
- G.B. PATTANAIK G.T. NANAVATI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Vijay Singh, affirming the findings of the Allahabad High Court. The Court found that the evidence of eyewitness Chandrakali was reliable, corroborated by other witnesses and medical evidence, establishing the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court rejected the appellant's arguments regarding inconsistencies in witness testimonies and affirmed that the prosecution had proven the case against him.