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february 2002

Supreme Court of India · 2002-02-14

State Of Punjab vs Jugraj Singh & Ors

Citation / case number
AIR 2002 SUPREME COURT 1083
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
State Of Punjab
Respondent
Jugraj Singh & Ors
Bench
R.P. Sethi, K.G. Balakrishnan

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's acquittal of the respondents for murder and offences under the Arms Act, asserting that the prosecution had established the case beyond reasonable doubt. The Court found that the High Court had erred in its appreciation of evidence, particularly by disregarding eyewitness testimony and substituting its opinion for that of medical experts. The Court emphasized the need for a careful examination of facts in cases involving witness intimidation, ultimately reinstating the trial court's conviction.

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