Supreme Court of India · 2008-07-10
STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs GULAB SINGH .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/12978
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- STATE OF RAJASTHAN
- Respondent
- GULAB SINGH .
- Author
- ARIJIT PASAYAT
- Bench
- ARIJIT PASAYAT,P. SATHASIVAM, , ,
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the respondents under Sections 458 and 460 IPC while altering the conviction from Section 302 IPC to Section 307 IPC, emphasizing the need for clear evidence to establish intent for murder. The Court noted that the trial court's findings were based on substantial evidence, including witness testimonies and forensic reports. The sentences were reduced to the period already undergone, reflecting the gravity of the offences while considering the circumstances of the case.