Supreme Court of India · 2007-12-06
ABDUL GAFUR vs STATE OF ASSAM
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/27227
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ABDUL GAFUR
- Respondent
- STATE OF ASSAM
- Author
- ARIJIT PASAYAT
- Bench
- D.K. JAIN DR. ARIJIT PASAYAT
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 395 and Section 397 IPC for robbery and dacoity, affirming the High Court's decision which dismissed their appeal. The Court emphasized the sufficiency of witness testimonies in establishing the guilt of the accused, who were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment and fines. The judgment reinforced the importance of thorough judicial review in criminal appeals, particularly regarding the adequacy of the High Court's reasoning in affirming lower court convictions.