Supreme Court of India · 2006-12-05
Salim Sahab vs State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2006 SC 315
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Salim Sahab
- Respondent
- State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Author
- Arijit Pasayat
- Bench
- Arijit Pasayat, S.H. Kapadia
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for murder, affirming the Madhya Pradesh High Court's ruling that the evidence presented, including eyewitness accounts, was sufficient to establish guilt. The Court rejected the appellant's argument that the incident occurred during a sudden quarrel, emphasizing that the use of a deadly weapon, such as scissors, indicated intent to kill. The appellant's life sentence and fine of Rs. 50,000 were confirmed, with the fine directed to be paid to the legal heirs of the deceased.