Supreme Court of India · 2002-04-15
KRISHNA MOCHI vs STATE OF BIHAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2001/10920
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- KRISHNA MOCHI
- Respondent
- STATE OF BIHAR
- Author
- Shah
- Bench
- B.N. AGRAWAL
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. The Court acquitted several accused due to lack of evidence, while upholding the death sentences for others based on the evidence presented. The judgment highlighted the importance of fair trial principles and the necessity for courts to evaluate evidence without bias from prosecutorial allegations.