Supreme Court of India · 1997-11-27
STATE OF PUNJAB vs SARUP SINGH
- Citation / case number
- SC 1989/72514
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- STATE OF PUNJAB
- Respondent
- SARUP SINGH
- Author
- V.N. KHARE G.T. NANAVATI
- Bench
- V.N. KHARE G.T. NANAVATI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's acquittal of the respondent in a murder case under Section 302 IPC, finding that the evidence presented, including witness testimonies and recovery of items, was insufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court noted that the evidence of the last seen together was not conclusive and the recovery of the deceased's belongings lacked independent corroboration. Consequently, the appeal by the State was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.