Supreme Court of India · 2007-10-12
Ramesh Baburao Devaskar & Ors vs State Of Maharashtra
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ramesh Baburao Devaskar & Ors
- Respondent
- State Of Maharashtra
- Author
- S.B. Sinha
- Bench
- S.B. Sinha, Harjit Singh Bedi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the conviction under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Shivaji Patil and Baburao Patil, emphasizing the necessity of corroborative evidence from eyewitnesses. The Court held that the testimonies of PWs 11 and 12 were credible and consistent, thereby upholding the conviction of the accused under Section 302 IPC. The appeals against the acquittal of certain accused were dismissed, affirming the lower court's judgment.