Supreme Court of India · 2008-05-05
Madhuban vs State Of U.P
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2009 SC (SUPP) 552
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Madhuban
- Respondent
- State Of U.P
- Author
- C.K. Thakker
- Bench
- C.K. Thakker, D.K. Jain
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the conviction under Section 302 IPC for murder was justified as the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt, establishing the involvement of the accused in the deaths of Jai Ram Singh and Akhilesh Singh. The Court emphasized the importance of fair trial rights, noting that the High Court's decision to hear the appeal without the counsel for the accused was improper. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and remanded the case for a fresh hearing, ensuring the accused's right to legal representation was upheld.