Supreme Court of India · 2001-05-02
Takhaji Hiraji vs Thakore Kubersing Chamansing & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2001 SUPREME COURT 2328
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Takhaji Hiraji
- Respondent
- Thakore Kubersing Chamansing & Ors
- Author
- R.C. Lahoti
- Bench
- Chief Justice, R.C. Lahoti, Doraiswamy Raju
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the acquittal of accused persons under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Sections 147, 148, 302/34, and 307/34, following a violent incident in a village resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The Court emphasized the need for a thorough examination of evidence and witness testimonies in cases involving communal violence. The Court ultimately upheld the acquittal of the accused by the High Court, finding no grounds to interfere with the lower court's decision.