Supreme Court of India · 2001-05-02
TAKHAJI HIRAJI vs THAKORE KUBERSINGH CHAMANSING .
- Citation / case number
- SC 1992/74399
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- TAKHAJI HIRAJI
- Respondent
- THAKORE KUBERSINGH CHAMANSING .
- Author
- R.C. Lahoti
- Bench
- CJI, R.C. LAHOTI & DORAISWAMY RAJU
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the acquittal of accused persons charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Sections 302, 307, and 149 IPC, in a case involving communal violence resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The Court emphasized the need for a thorough examination of evidence and witness testimonies, ultimately overturning the High Court's acquittal of the accused and reinstating the convictions. The Court held that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt, thereby affirming the original trial court's decision.