Supreme Court of India · 2002-04-15
Krishna Mochi And Others vs State Of Bihar
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Krishna Mochi And Others
- Respondent
- State Of Bihar
- Author
- M.B. Shah
- Bench
- M.B. Shah
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the inadequacies in the investigation and trial process under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987 (TADA Act) and Section 302 IPC, emphasizing the need for timely and scientific investigations in heinous crimes. The Court acquitted several accused due to lack of evidence, while upholding the death sentences for others based on the gravity of the crime. The judgment highlighted the importance of evidence appreciation in accordance with established legal principles, ultimately leading to the acquittal of certain accused and the disposal of appeals against convictions.