Supreme Court of India · 2003-03-27
Khima Vikamshi & Ors vs State Of Gujarat
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Khima Vikamshi & Ors
- Respondent
- State Of Gujarat
- Author
- SANTOSH HEGDE
- Bench
- N.Santosh Hegde, B.P.Singh
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellants under Sections 302, 147, and 148 IPC, affirming that the prosecution established the presence of the sole eyewitness, PW-4, despite challenges regarding her credibility as a pardanashin lady. The Court emphasized that the High Court's re-appreciation of evidence was justified, and the appellants' arguments regarding the eyewitness's presence did not undermine the prosecution's case. Consequently, the Court dismissed the appeals and confirmed the life sentence imposed by the High Court.