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november 1997

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.

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