Supreme Court of India · 2000-12-04
Bhaylubhai Chimanbhai Kukana vs State Of Gujarat
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2000 SC 855
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Bhaylubhai Chimanbhai Kukana
- Respondent
- State Of Gujarat
- Author
- B.N. Agarwal
- Bench
- B.N. Agarwal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order regarding the appellant's conviction under Section 302 IPC for the murder of his wife, finding the High Court's decision to be cryptic and lacking a proper examination of evidence. The Court emphasized that an appellate court must adhere to legal standards in reviewing evidence. Consequently, the Supreme Court directed the High Court to dispose of the appeal within three months, thereby allowing the appellant's appeal.