Supreme Court of India · 2007-04-27
RAVI @ RAVICHANDRAN vs STATE REP.BY INSPECTOR OF POLICE
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/24350
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAVI @ RAVICHANDRAN
- Respondent
- STATE REP.BY INSPECTOR OF POLICE
- Author
- S.B. SINHA
- Bench
- S.B. SINHA & MARKANDEY KATJU
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 302 IPC for the murder of John Basha, affirming the trial court's findings despite challenges regarding the identification of the accused. The Court emphasized the importance of corroborative evidence and the reliability of eyewitness testimonies, noting that the identification parade was conducted after a significant delay. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower court's judgment and the appellant's guilt under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 120-B IPC for conspiracy.