Supreme Court of India · 2008-09-18
BALMIKI SINGH vs RAM CHANDER SINGH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2002/434
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BALMIKI SINGH
- Respondent
- RAM CHANDER SINGH
- Author
- ARIJIT PASAYAT
- Bench
- ARIJIT PASAYAT,HARJIT SINGH BEDI, , ,
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court analyzed the acquittal of the respondents under Section 307 IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act, 1959, emphasizing the importance of corroborative evidence in criminal cases. The Court found that the prosecution failed to establish the accusations against the accused, particularly due to inconsistencies in the testimonies and the delay in filing the FIR. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to acquit the respondents, reinforcing the principle that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution.